Foster Youth Resources
The following links can help current and former foster youth, caregivers, families, caseworkers, CASA volunteers, and other supporting adults locate information and services.
Espyre provides these links for general information and future reference. Each organization determines its own eligibility requirements, services, availability, and application processes.
Foster-Care Benefits & Transition Resources
Texas DFPS Services for Youth and Young Adults
Information about Preparation for Adult Living services, transitional living, extended foster care, education programs, benefits, and other resources for current and former foster youth.
Texas DFPS Transitional Living Services
Information about transition planning, Preparation for Adult Living services, transition centers, extended foster care, Supervised Independent Living, housing-related programs, and educational resources.
Employment & Career Resources
Texas Workforce Commission Foster Youth Programs
Information about workforce services, education and employment preparation, and programs available to current and former foster youth.
Explore Texas Workforce Commission Foster Youth Programs
College, Trade School & Financial Aid
Texas Higher Education Foster Care Resources
Information about foster-care liaisons at Texas colleges and universities, the state tuition and fee exemption, and other higher-education resources.
Education and Training Voucher Program
Information about financial assistance that may be available to eligible current and former foster youth attending college, university, or an approved vocational program.
Healthcare
Texas Health and Human Services Foster Care Youth
Information about Medicaid and healthcare coverage that may be available to transitioning and former foster youth.
Legal Information & Youth Rights
Texas Foster Youth Justice Project
Legal information and resources for current and former foster youth, including information about aging out, education, identification documents, housing, public benefits, foster-youth rights, and other legal needs.
Local Community Resources
2-1-1 Texas
A searchable statewide resource for local food, housing, healthcare, counseling, utility, employment, transportation, and emergency-assistance programs. Availability varies by location and provider.
You may also dial 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 for assistance locating resources.