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You might contact the District of Columbia: Child and Family Services Agency for several reasons, including: Concerns or Complaints: To report a...
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If you’re in foster care in DC and between the ages of 15 and 21, you may be able to access support through Older Youth Empowerment (OYE) services...
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If you're in foster care or were adopted after age 16 in DC, you may qualify for up to $5,000 per year to help pay for college or job training through...
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If you’re in foster care—or used to be—and something doesn’t feel right, the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children in DC is here to help. They’re...
Your rights in foster care can look a little different depending on where you live. Washington, DC has its own Bill of Rights to help explain what you...