Maine: Youth Transition Services (Chafee Foster Care Independence Program)

About this resource

What Does OCFS Believe?

The Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) believes that youth in foster care should get help building life skills and planning for the future while also being supported in finding permanent, caring family connections.

OCFS thinks no young person should leave foster care without having safe, strong, and supportive relationships—because having family and people who care really matters.

Who can use this resource (eligibility)?

• Youth in foster care between ages 15 and 18 can get help with planning for the future.

• If you turn 18 while in foster care, you can choose to stay connected through something called a Voluntary Extended Support Agreement (V9).

  • This lets you keep getting support until age 21, even if you're living in another state for school, work, or other reasons.