MILESTONE RESOURCES
Milestones 1 & 2: | https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/smart-goals.htm
Milestone 3: Support Systems/Healthy Relationships | http://www.loveisrespect.org/healthy-relationships/
Milestone 4: Physical Fitness/Meal Prep | http://kitchenunderground.com/
Milestone 5: Driver's License | https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ApplyforLicense.htm
Milestone 6: Sex Education/Internet Safety | UT pamphlet
Milestone 7: Interview/Resume Skills | https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/
Milestone 8: Money Management/Budget Planning | http://moneyandstuff.info/budget-worksheets/
Milestone 9: College/Trade School/Military | https://www.usa.gov/join-military
Milestone 10: Living Arrangements | https://www.bustle.com/articles/161536-13-tips-for-living-alone-for-the-first-time-making-the-most-of-your-independence
Milestone 3: Support Systems/Healthy Relationships | http://www.loveisrespect.org/healthy-relationships/
Milestone 4: Physical Fitness/Meal Prep | http://kitchenunderground.com/
Milestone 5: Driver's License | https://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/ApplyforLicense.htm
Milestone 6: Sex Education/Internet Safety | UT pamphlet
Milestone 7: Interview/Resume Skills | https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/
Milestone 8: Money Management/Budget Planning | http://moneyandstuff.info/budget-worksheets/
Milestone 9: College/Trade School/Military | https://www.usa.gov/join-military
Milestone 10: Living Arrangements | https://www.bustle.com/articles/161536-13-tips-for-living-alone-for-the-first-time-making-the-most-of-your-independence
Aging OUT RESOURCES
Extended Foster-Care Program | https://www.dshs.wa.gov/ca/adolescents/extended-foster-care-program
PAL Program (help with rent) | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Preparation_For_Adult_Living/
Supervised Independent Living Program | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Fostering_Connections/supervised_independent_living.asp | www.texasyouthconnection.org
Education and Training Voucher (Financial Assistance) | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Post_Secondary_Education/
Texas College Tuition and Fee Waiver | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Post_Secondary_Education/college_tuition_waiver.asp
Temporary Housing Assistance between Academic Terms for College Students | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Post_Secondary_Education/other_education_resources.asp
Foster Care Liaisons for Colleges in Texas | http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/PDF/9603.PDF?CFID=73237353&CFTOKEN=85880844
PAL Program (help with rent) | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Preparation_For_Adult_Living/
Supervised Independent Living Program | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Fostering_Connections/supervised_independent_living.asp | www.texasyouthconnection.org
Education and Training Voucher (Financial Assistance) | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Post_Secondary_Education/
Texas College Tuition and Fee Waiver | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Post_Secondary_Education/college_tuition_waiver.asp
Temporary Housing Assistance between Academic Terms for College Students | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Post_Secondary_Education/other_education_resources.asp
Foster Care Liaisons for Colleges in Texas | http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/reports/PDF/9603.PDF?CFID=73237353&CFTOKEN=85880844
medicaid
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/health_care_foster.pdf
The Affordable Care Act and Youth Aging Out of Foster Care: New Opportunities and Strategies for Action | http://childwelfaresparc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/3-The-Affordable-Care-Act-and-Youth-Aging-Out-of-Foster-Care.pdf
The Affordable Care Act and Youth Aging Out of Foster Care: New Opportunities and Strategies for Action | http://childwelfaresparc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/3-The-Affordable-Care-Act-and-Youth-Aging-Out-of-Foster-Care.pdf
Scholarships
Freshmen Success Fund for Foster Youth, C. Ed Davis-PAL Scholarship | https://www.dfps.state.tx.us/txyouth/education/college.asp
ETV | https://discoverbcfs.net/etv-application#overlay-context=application
Texas DFPS Scholarships:
Freshmen Success Fund for Foster Youth (One-time grant of $1,000 available for first-time college freshmen,
formerly in DFPS foster care. Students must be enrolled in a state supported college, university, or vocational
school that accepts the tuition and fee waiver.) | http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Transitional_Living/default.asp
Other Private Grants and Scholarships:
National Foster Parent Association (NFPA) (offers scholarships designed to help foster families pay for education beyond high school.) | http://nfpaonline.org/Scholarship
Casey Family Programs (dedicated to improving the child welfare system and providing educational opportunities
for foster children.) | http://www.fc2success.org/our-programs/information-for-students/
Horatio Alger Scholarships (between $2,500 and $10,000 disbursed annually, to each qualified recipient.) | https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/
ETV | https://discoverbcfs.net/etv-application#overlay-context=application
Texas DFPS Scholarships:
Freshmen Success Fund for Foster Youth (One-time grant of $1,000 available for first-time college freshmen,
formerly in DFPS foster care. Students must be enrolled in a state supported college, university, or vocational
school that accepts the tuition and fee waiver.) | http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Transitional_Living/default.asp
Other Private Grants and Scholarships:
National Foster Parent Association (NFPA) (offers scholarships designed to help foster families pay for education beyond high school.) | http://nfpaonline.org/Scholarship
Casey Family Programs (dedicated to improving the child welfare system and providing educational opportunities
for foster children.) | http://www.fc2success.org/our-programs/information-for-students/
Horatio Alger Scholarships (between $2,500 and $10,000 disbursed annually, to each qualified recipient.) | https://scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/about-our-scholarship-programs/
