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Former Foster Youth Program

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

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

If you were in foster care on your 18th birthday or later, you may qualify for Medi-Cal coverage until age 26, and your income d

Basic Information

Who is Eligible?
5 Reasons to Apply
Benefits

How Do I Get Medi-Cal?

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

Resources

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.govor
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.

Questions?

For more information about the Medi-Cal program for former foster youth, visit the Frequently Asked Questions page.