Important Resources
Transitioning Youth Program Community Resource Guides
- Abilene (PDF)
- Austin (PDF)
- Beaumont (PDF)
- Dallas (PDF)
- El Paso (PDF)
- Houston (PDF)
- Lubbock (PDF)
- McAllen (PDF)
- Midland/Odessa (PDF)
- San Antonio (PDF)
- Tyler (PDF)
More Transitioning Youth Resources
Financial Help
- Preparation for Adult Living (PAL): A program that helps you build skills needed for adult life after foster care. Go to the Texas Foster Youth Connections websiteExternal Link for more information.
- adolescent 2 Adult (a2A): A rewards program for completing preventive health appointments like Texas Health Steps and dental checkups.
- Education and Training Voucher (ETV): A program to help youth ages 16 through 23 with books and other expenses while in college or a work training program. Call 1-877-268-4063 or visit the Education and Training Voucher websiteExternal Link.
STAR Health members can also get help with tuition and fee waivers. This means that you will not have to pay tuition and fees at a Texas state supported school or college! State PAL staff can provide you with a signed college Tuition Fee Waiver letter to take to the school registrar’s office. You can access additional information, including how to access this benefit, by going to the Texas Department of Family Services (DFPS) State College Tuition webpageExternal Link.
Helpful Phone Numbers
| Service | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| 24-hour nurse advice line | 1-866-912-6283 |
| Dental services | 1-888-308-4766 |
| Vision services | 1-866-642-8959 |
| Medical transportation | 1-855-932-2318 |
| Prescription questions | 1-800-252-8263 |
| Behavioral health | 1-866-912-6283 |
| Texas Youth hotline | 1-888-580-4357 |
| Texas Runaway hotline | 1-888-580-4357 |
| Education and Training Voucher (ETV) | 1-877-268-4063 |
Helpful Websites
Texas Youth Helpline WebsiteExternal Link
Contains information for youth transitioning out of foster care.
Texas Homeless Network WebsiteExternal Link
The Texas Homeless Network (THN) provides support and education for homeless people in Texas.
Job Corps WebsiteExternal Link
A free education and training program to help young people learn new skills, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job.
Foster Care Alumni of America (FCAA) WebsiteExternal Link
FCAA helps connect the alumni community and provides support for people in and from foster care.
Texas Foster Youth Justice Project WebsiteExternal Link
The Texas Foster Youth Justice Project helps current and former foster youth understand their legal rights.
Casey Life Skills WebsiteExternal Link
Casey Life Skills can help youth in foster care improve skills and strengths.
Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program WebsiteExternal Link
The Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program helps Texas youth to transition to self-sufficiency.