If You Received or Are Receiving Foster Care Services

You may be eligible for $3,000 to launch your future.

You Qualify If…

  • You were a California resident and in foster care on or after September 27, 2022.
  • You were placed in California or tribal foster care for more than 18 months (18 months don’t have to be consecutive) and are no longer receiving Family Reunification Services, or you were placed in foster care after age 16 and Family Reunification Services have been terminated.

Youth must be 13 years or older to self-apply. If youth are under 13, a legal adult must complete the application.

Note: Eligibility for Foster youth is determined by the Department of Social Services (CDSS). All foster youth who believe they qualify are encouraged to apply. If you have questions about eligibility, please contact CDSS at [email protected].

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Youth must be 13 years or older to self-apply. If youth are under 13, a legal adult must complete the application.