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Rights in Foster Care

District of Columbia Foster Youth Bill of Rights

If you feel your rights are not being respected you may contact the Ombudsman at: https://cfsa.dc.gov/service/be-heard-for-youth See FosterClub's...

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https://cfsa.dc.gov/page/youth-bill-rights-cfsa
Health care

District of Columbia: Medicaid - Health Link

Additional information for current or former foster youth: https://dhcf.dc.gov/service/former-foster-care-youth Medicaid is basic health insurance...

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(855) 532-5465
info@dchealthlink.com
https://dchealthlink.com/

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If you are being physically harmed — or are in danger of being harmed — it's an emergency. DIAL 911

Consider speaking with a foster parent, caseworker, an Independent Living Provider, your Attorney (or CASA or GAL), your school counselor, a therapist, or church pastor. You can also contact FosterClub by clicking the talk icon in the lower right corner.

When it is safe to do so, contact your caseworker first. If you do not receive a response within 3 business days, you could contact the Manager at the branch where your caseworker works. Finally, you could contact your State's Ombudsman. Check out our Youth Guide to Complaints.

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