Former Foster Youth (FFY)

Young adults who were in foster care at age 18 or older may be eligible for the Medi-Cal program for FFY until age 26 regardless of income.

Learn more about the Medi-Cal program for former foster youth by clicking on the links below.

Basic Information

Learn more about how to get Medi-Cal through the former foster youth program.

How to apply for CalFresh (Not DHCS)
Independent Living Program (Not DHCS) For more information about these services, contact the Independent Living Program in your county or to get a list of county contacts please email the Transition Age Youth Policy Unit:

Email TAYPolicy@dss.ca.gov or
Call (916) 651-7465.
THP-Plus Housing Resources (Not DHCS)
California 2-1-1 Statewide Directory (Not DHCS) Dial 2-1-1 to connect to community, health and disaster information services near you.

For more information about the Medi-Cal program for former foster youth, visit www.coveredtil26.org

Last modified on: 5/5/2016 2:44 PM