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Ombudsman (Complaints)

Rights in Foster Care

Foster Youth Bill of Rights & Ombudsman - Maryland

An Ombudsman helps to investigate complaints and protect the rights of youth. Maryland's current Ombudsman is Loney Nguyen (pronounced Lonnie Win...

410.767.9621

loney.nguyen1@maryland.gov

https://dhs.maryland.gov/foster-care/youth-resources/foster-youth-ombuds/

Independent Living Program

Maryland Independent Living Program

Independent Living (IL) Programs help current and former foster youth reach their independent living goals, providing services for education...

(800) 332-6347

http://dhr.maryland.gov/foster-care/youth-resources/ready-by-21/

Health care

Maryland Medicaid: Health Connection

Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided should help you...

(855) 642-8572

https://secure.marylandhealthconnection.gov/AHCT/ApplyPlanEYO.action

Education: College / Higher Ed

Maryland Education and Training Voucher Program (ETV) - Maryland Department of Human Services

The Maryland Education and Training Voucher Program is a federally-funded, state-administered program designed to help youth who were in U.S. foster...

(855) 288-8078

Md@statevoucher.org

Youth or Alumni Group

Maryland: MYLIFE State Youth Advisory Board

The purpose of the State Youth Advisory Board (SYAB) is to provide a youth perspective and partner with Social Services Administration, child-serving...

Amanda Beatty: 410-767-7766, Cell: 442-202-0660

Amanda.Beatty1@Maryland.gov

https://mylife.mymdthink.maryland.gov/state-youth-advisory-board/

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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.