Resources for Foster Youth

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), former foster youth can receive free Medi-Cal coverage until the age of 26. Former foster youth qualify for coverage regardless of their income.

• Coveredtil26

Young adults qualify for the Medi-Cal program for former foster youth if they:

1. Were in foster care in any state at age 18 or older;
2. Are currently a resident of California; and
3. Are under the age of 26

Medi-Cal coverage includes the following free services:

• Medical care: including preventive and emergency services
• Mental health services and counseling
• Vision exams
• Dental care
• Substance abuse treatment

Scholarship Information

• Scholarship Resources

California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth Information

Get detailed application and award status information on your Chafee Grant 24 hours/day, 7 days/week!

Interactive Voice Response System 1-888-224-7268 or Web Grants for Students.

California Student Aid Commission
Specialized Programs Operations Branch
California Chafee Grant Program
P.O. Box 419029
Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029
Telephone 888-224-7268

• 10 Facts at Foster Youth Help.ca.gov
• Beyond Emancipation
• California College Pathways
• California Department of Education
• California Department of Social Services
• California State University - Foster Youth Information
• California Youth Connection
• Casey.org
• Chafee Grant
• Eden I&R, Inc. Resources for Alameda County Residents
• Fastweb
• Foster Care to Success
• Foster Club is the national network of young people in foster care.
• Foster Youth Scholarships - United Friends.org
• Fostering Change - Scholarships for Foster Youth
• John Burton Foundation
• Low Income Resources