I hear various conditions described when referring to foster children and I’m not sure what some of them are. Can you define some of the […]
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Health Insurance Until Age 26 for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care and Former Foster Youth
The Affordable Care Act requires states to provide youth under 26 with continued health insurance coverage under Medicaid if they were in foster care at […]
Read moreDental and Oral Health for Young People in Foster Care
The health of your mouth, teeth, and gums is linked to your general health and well-being at every stage of life. “A healthy mouth enables […]
Read moreIf I were a foster parent …Perspectives from Youth in Foster Care
In the last issue of Fostering Perspectives we asked young people in foster care, “If you were a foster parent, what would you do to […]
Read moreHave You Heard about NC REACH?
Our state’s NC Reach program provides college funding and support services to young people adopted from North Carolina DSS foster care after the age of […]
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