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Foster Youth Transition Services (STAY and Extended Foster Care)
Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Extended Foster Care lets youth who were in care at 18 keep placement and payments to age 21. STAY offers independent living skills to current and former foster youth ages 14 up to 23, and former foster youth keep Medical Assistance to age 26. Start with your county or tribal social worker.
Who it's for
Youth in foster care at age 18 (Extended Foster Care); youth 14 to 23 with at least 30 days in care after 14 (STAY)
How to get in
Ask your county or tribal social worker; email dcyf_csp_adolescents@state.mn.us for STAY questions
Services
Benefits & cashHealth & medicationShelter & housing