CAFS Youth Connect

If you are a current or former foster youth planning on attending college or trade school, make sure you check this out!

NJ Scholars is coming to Paramus on Feb. 12th to talk about applying for financial aid and what the State has to offer in terms of financial assistance. Message us if you're interested in coming - you need to bring some documentation!

http://www.fafsonline.org/njfc-scholars-program.html

New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program | NJFC Scholarship for Foster & Homeless Youth in NJ Information and application for New Jersey Foster Care Scholars Program NJFC for foster and homeless youths in NJ.

Did you know that as a current or former client of a Children’s Aid and Family Services out-of-home care program, you could be eligible to……

•Work with program staff on developing the necessary life skills to make your transition to independence a more successful one?
•Have a committed, positive relationship with a trained Mentor?
•Have Host Family who can provide you with a safe, comfortable place to stay during school breaks and holidays if you go away to a college or trade school that doesn’t allow you to stay on campus?
•Participate in a quarterly Next Step survey that helps us track how you are doing after you leave us, as well as gives you an opportunity to stay in contact with staff, all while being paid to do so?
•Have access to funding that can assist you with driving lessons, car insurance, educational programs, rent, groceries and utilities?
•Apply for the agency’s Thomas R.Burgin Parent Fund, which can help you pay for college or trade school, including school supplies and transportation?
•Apply for emergency funding through the Thomas R. Burgin Parent Fund if you fall in to difficult times trying to make it on your own?
•Receive support and financial help for a few months after you leave us if you go to a non-funded program, like an adoptive home, back to live with a family member, or away to college or trade school?
•Have support accessing resources in your community that can help you with things like getting appropriate medical care, housing, therapy, and financial assistance?
•Obtain free or low cost diapers and formula if you have an infant or small child at home?
•Work with program staff on completing a PIRK (Personal Identification Record Keeper) to keep all of your most important information and documentation in one safe place?

If you are interested in any of these services, please call the Youth Support Services department at (201) 261-2800 and ask for Tisha Mender or Kelly Guerrieri. We will be happy to assist you in any way. Your success is important to us and we are here to help you!

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