New Hampshire

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Emergency support

New Hampshire DCYF Cash Payment Program Application

Young adults formerly in foster care are eligible for federal pandemic relief money to cover expenses like rent, groceries, transportation, education...

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(603) 518.4000

https://waypointnh.org/programs/dcyf-cash-payment-program

Ombudsman (Complaints)

New Hampshire: Ombudsman

Mission of the Office of the Child Advocate The mission of the Office of the Child Advocate is to lift up children by promoting equitable and...

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603-271-7773, 833-NHCHILD

childadvocate@nh.gov

https://www.childadvocate.nh.gov/index.aspx

Independent Living Program

New Hampshire Independent Living Program

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

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https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcyf/adolescent.htm

Health care

New Hampshire Medicaid

Medicaid is basic health insurance that is available to foster youth or former foster youth who are eligible. The information provided on the website...

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(844) 275-3447

https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dfa/apply.htm

Education: College / Higher Ed

New Hampshire Tuition Waiver

The University System of New Hampshire and The Community College System of New Hampshire are partnering with the New Hampshire Division of Children...

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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.