Were you in foster care on your 14th birthday or after?
Are you at least 18 years old and under age 27?
If you were financially impacted by COVID-19, you may be eligible for cash assistance. Youth who are in and were in foster care have experienced
numerous challenges including:
• Housing/homelessness
• Transportation issues
• Utility expenses
• Technology barriers
• Child care challenges
• Food insecurity
• Medical expenses
• Loss of employment/reduced hours
• Serious illness of youth or family
• Financial instability
| Your Age Range | When to Apply |
| Out of care: 18 and up to 27* | Until Sept. 30, 2021 |
| Out of care: 18 and up to 21 | Oct. 1, 2021 — Sept. 30, 2022 |
| In care: 20 and 21 | Until Sept. 30, 2021 |
| In care: 20 | Oct. 1, 2021 — Sept. 30, 2022 |
* If you are older than 21 now, do not delay. The last day for you to apply is September 30, 2021.
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