Frequently Asked Questions - Foster Care
Want to see famous former foster youth?
Foster Club: http://www.fosterclub.com/famous
Are you trying to contact your Case Worker?
- ND Regional Human Service Center and ND County contact list
- PATH of ND: www.pathinc.org
Do you have questions about your own readiness for Independent Living?
Assessment tools: www.caseylifeskills.org
How can I get into a Independent Living Program for youth in Foster Care?
ND Department of Human Services offers Independent Living Services to foster care youth who are transitioning out of care. Across the state, each region has an IL Coordinator, ask your foster care worker how you can get involved.
Policy: State Foster Care Independent Living Policy Manual: www.nd.gov/dhs/policymanuals/home/cfs.htm
Are you interested in talking to other youth who are in foster care, or who have been in foster care?
- Foster Care Alumni of America: www.fostercarealumni.org
- National Independent Living Association: www.nilausa.org/youthresourcesinvolve.htm
- Foster Club: www.fosterclub.com