Puerto Rico ETV and Chafee Supports

About this resource

The most direct way to get information about the ETV program in Puerto Rico is to contact the Administración de Familias y Niños (ADFAN) or the financial aid office of the educational institution you are interested in. They will have the most accurate details on eligibility, application procedures, and the specific processes in Puerto Rico.There isn't a specific website dedicated solely to the Educational and Training Vouchers (ETV) program for youth in foster care in Puerto Rico, here are the key resources and how to access information:

1. Administración de Familias y Niños (ADFAN) - Families and Children Administration:

• ADFAN is the primary government agency in Puerto Rico that administers child welfare programs, including the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program, under which the ETV program falls.
• Phone: You can contact ADFAN directly for information about the ETV program and eligibility requirements: 787-625-4900

2. Financial Aid Offices at Higher Education Institutions:

• Colleges, universities, and vocational training programs in Puerto Rico will have financial aid offices. These offices are generally aware of state and federal financial aid programs, including the ETV program for eligible foster youth. Contacting the financial aid office of the institution you plan to attend or are attending is a good way to get information and application guidance.

Key Information about the Educational and Training Vouchers (ETV) Program:

• The ETV program, funded through the federal John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, helps youth in and formerly in foster care pay for post-secondary education or training.
• Eligibility typically includes youth who were in foster care at age 14 or older and are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a post-secondary educational or training institution. There are usually age limits (up to age 26) and duration limits (often up to 5 years).

• The voucher can provide up to $5,000 per year for educational expenses such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board, and transportation.