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Choices Coordinated Care Solutions - Ohio

In 2022, OhioRISE selected Choices as a Care Management Entity (CME) to provide wraparound services in Preble and Montgomery Counties. Choices is...

(937)373-7848

OhioRISE@ChoicesCCS.org

https://choicesccs.org/our-partners-ohio/

Ombudsman (Complaints)

Ohio: Foster Youth Complaints Office (Ombudsman)

What is the role of a Foster Care Ombudsman? To act as an independent forum for the investigation and resolution of complaints made by or on behalf of...

(614) 466-9280

legislation@jfs.ohio.gov

https://jfs.ohio.gov/oleg/

Education: College / Higher Ed

Ohio: Education & Training Voucher (ETV)

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

855-471-1931

oh@statevoucher.org

https://www.fc2sprograms.org/ohio/

Education: College / Higher Ed

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Independent Living Program

Ohio: Independent Living Program

The Independent Living Program (ILP) helps youth who are or were, in foster care to become self-sufficient adults. It gives an opportunity to learn...

https://jfs.ohio.gov/ocf/olderyouthinitiatives.stm

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Education

Education: College / Higher Ed

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Ohio: Department of Higher Education Foster Youth

The website link leads to foster youth college support programs. Information is located within the Ohio Department of Higher Education website...

(614) 466-6000

https://www.ohiohighered.org/students/prepare-for-college/foster-care-youth

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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.

Health Care for Former Foster Youth

Did you know that young people from foster care have access to free Medicaid after they turn 18 through their 26th birthday? Qualification to access Medicaid is NOT dependant on employment or education status.

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