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I am in foster care now(6)Pick this if you are in foster care right now. That includes a foster home, a relative's home through the court, a group home, or a STRTP.I was in foster care before(3)Pick this if you were in foster care at some point but your case is closed now. A lot of programs are still open to you - some until 21, some until 24, and health coverage until 26.I am in Extended Foster Care (AB 12)(1)Also called AB 12 or being a "non-minor dependent". Pick this if you turned 18 and chose to stay in foster care. It runs until you turn 21.I live or lived with relatives(2)Pick this if a grandparent, aunt, uncle, older sibling, or close family friend has been raising you - whether or not the court was involved. This includes Kin-GAP.I have been involved with probation(1)Pick this if you are or were on probation, or spent time in juvenile hall or a camp. Some programs are built specifically for you.I was adopted from foster care(0)Pick this if you were adopted out of foster care. Some programs still include you, especially if you were adopted at 16 or older.

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6 resources

California Youth Connection Youth Membership
California Youth Connection (CYC)
Youth-led advocacy and leadership program for young people with foster care and system involvement.
- Ages 14-24
- Both
- Free
May be a fit
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
CASA of Los Angeles
Individualized advocacy and support from a trained Court Appointed Special Advocate.
- Ages 0-21
- In person
- Free
May be a fit
First Star Bruin Guardian Scholars Academy
First Star Inc.
College preparation and support program for high school students in foster care.
- Ages 14-18
- Both
- Free
May be a fit
Happy Trails for Kids Overnight Camp
Happy Trails for Kids
Free overnight camp and leadership experiences for youth in foster care ages 7-17.
- Ages 7-17
- Both
- Free
May be a fit
NFYI Los Angeles Chapter
National Foster Youth Institute (NFYI)
Leadership, advocacy, and community-building program for current and former foster youth in Los Angeles County.
- Ages 18-30
- Both
- Free
May be a fit
You Belong: Foster Youth Initiative
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Free YMCA membership and wraparound support for current and former foster youth across Los Angeles County.
- Ages 12-26
- In person
- Free
May be a fit

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