Need to Know Series

Understand the acronym, how to navigate your SOGIE, and answer questions you may have in the process.

A Transition Plan is a youth-driven document. It’s a place where you and your caseworker can work together to document important milestones and decisions regarding your future.

When leaving care, it’s important to take an inventory of your essential documents. Documents such as your birth certificate, social security card, medical records, and identification card are essential to your transition to self-sufficiency. Here’s a guide to help you navigate these important documents and answer any questions you may have in the process. 

Are you between the ages of 18 and 21 and struggling with housing or homelessness? You may be able to re-enter foster care and get the support you need.

It’s important to take advantage of the counseling services made available to you, both in and out of care. 

Having your own financial back means learning about managing your money and having a plan. 

There are many ways to improve and maintain your emotional wellness and overall enjoyment of life.

This pamphlet provides information about college and career planning, financial aid, and support services while in college.

Learn about this resource you may use while in care and when transitioning out of care.

Getting safe and affordable housing is one of the most important things to help transition out of foster care. 

This pamphlet gives important information and advice if you have (or think you might have been) a victim of bullying or have been a bully.

This pamphlet has been designed to help you better understand cyberbullying and to protect yourself or your friends.

This pamphlet discusses planning for pregnancy, pregnancy testing, confidentiality, parenting responsibilities, and services pregnant and parenting teens. 

This pamphlet discusses the importance of supportive adults, where to find supportive adults, and how supportive adults can help you.

This pamphlet discusses coming into care with siblings, what happens if not placed together, visitations basics, and adoption issues. 

This pamphlet discusses privacy issues in foster homes, juvenile justice facilities, and differences based on placement settings. 

This pamphlet discusses transition plans; what they are and what topic areas and services are included. 

Having work experience as an adolescent is the foundation to a successful transition to a career. 

This pamphlet discusses the purpose and details of the clothing allowance for youth in care. 

This pamphlet discusses how to maintain a healthy mind, body, and soul.  

This brochure describes human trafficking and provides information to help protect you and your friends from this crime.

This pamphlet provides information about family court, including what to expect, how to present oneself, and meanings of terms used there.