Older foster youth could return to system for expanded services under new law
Older foster youth will now have an opportunity to re-enter the system to recieve much-needed services such as health care, housing, and job assistance.
and last updated 2021-06-29 07:10:14-04
COLORADO SPRINGS â Older foster youth who leave the system will now have more support and resources after Governor Polis signed a bill into law that aims to support foster youth in transition to adulthood.
HB21-1094 also known as the Foster Youth In Transition Program allows foster youth who meet eligibility criteria to continue receiving certain child welfare services. Returning to foster care would mean access to Medicaid, housing, case management, employment, education, acquisition of driverâs licenses and identification documents, and more.