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Fostering Futures and Education and Training Voucher (ETV)
Virginia Department of Social Services
Fostering Futures lets Virginia youth stay in extended foster care from 18 to 21. The ETV program adds up to $5,000 a year for college or vocational training through age 25 for anyone who was in foster care or Fostering Futures after 18 (or adopted/KinGAP after 16). Start with the local department of social services that handled your case.
Who it's for
Ages 18–21 for Fostering Futures; ETV ages 14–25 with a diploma or GED, enrolled or enrolling in post-secondary education, 2.0 GPA or satisfactory progress
How to get in
Contact the local department of social services where you were last in care; a worker helps complete the ETV application at fostermyfuture.dss.virginia.gov; email VA.ILP@dss.virginia.gov
What to bring
FAFSA when applicable; reapply every year
Services
Benefits & cashJobs & trainingFamily & kids