Former Foster Youth

Former Foster Youth

Former foster youth are youth that have emancipated or aged out of the foster care system. Emancipated youth often need additional services after foster care due to lack of family or support system.

Eligibility Requirements

Ages 18-21
Emancipated (aged out) from foster care

You can obtain a copy from the Licking County Health Department.
You can obtain a social security card from the local Social Security office at 125 Derby Downs Road, Newark, OH 43055 or by calling 866-737-3514 or Social Security office online.
Call the Independent Living Coordinator at (740) 670-8846 or click here to send e-mail.
Visit Ohio Means Jobs | Licking County at 998 E. Main Street in Newark, online at OhioMeansJobsLickingCounty.com or call (740) 670-8700 for assistance.
Visit the Licking County Coalition for Housing at 23 S. Park Place, Suite 200, Newark OH, call LCCH at (740) 345-1970, or visit LCCH’s website.
Contact Fostering Further for information about their Starting Strong program.
Visit Ohio Children’s Alliance Bridges program.

Former Foster Youth

Do you need a birth certificate?

Do you need a social security card?

Do you need a letter (ward of the state letter) that provides verification that you aged out of foster care?

Do you need help finding a job?

Do you need help with housing, rent or utilities?

Do you need support from an adult?

Do you need additional resources?