Introduction

• What is foster care?

• What is confidentiality?

• Where will I live?

DHHS Connections & Resources

• Who are the people who can help me?

• What if I can’t get what I need?

• How do I contact the DHHS offices?

• How will I get the clothes I need?

Your Life, Your Voice

• What are Family Team meetings (FTMs)?

• How do I prepare for my FTMs?

• Going to court (for being in state custody)?

• Who’s who in court?

• What are all these legal terms?

• What? Even more legal terms?

• What is the Youth Leadership Advisory Team?

• What is the Teen Conference?

Family

• How do I visit with my family?

• What do I do if I have siblings?

• What is “Permanency?”

Rights & Responsibilities

• of youth in care?

• of your caseworker?

• of your care providers?

• of your biological family?

Community Resources

• What are my community resources?

• What are my volunteer opportunities?

Your Life, Your Future

• Who are the Youth Transition Workers?

• What is the Extended Care V-9 Contract?

• If you are 15 or older, read this page!

• If you are turning 18, read this page!

• How do I take care of my health?

• How do I take care of my mental health?

• What are my rights in mental health care?

• What information should I keep safe?

Education

• What are education supports and services?

• What happens if I have to change schools?

• Heading to a new school?

• Thinking about college?

• How do I apply for the tuition waiver?

• What if I don’t qualify for the tuition waiver?

• What are financial supports for college?

• What are additional ways to pay for school?

• What if I am unsure about what I want to do?