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Programs for current or former foster youth moving to adulthood

Youth who are in foster care or recently left foster care are welcome to contact their most recent county or tribal social worker with any questions or concerns. If you have questions about the programs listed below, contact your social worker or the number listed for the program, or email the adolescent services unit at dhs_csp_adolescents@state.mn.us.

Education and training vouchers (ETV) for post-secondary education
If you have questions about the ETV program or application process, you can either:
- Email the Minnesota ETV coordinator
- Call the Minnesota Department of Human Services at 651-431-6059
Extended foster care for youth ages 18 through 21
If you have questions about extended foster care, call either:
- Your county or tribal social worker
- Then Minnesota Department of Human Services at 651-431-4707
STAY in the Community program
Minnesota Youth in Transition Database
STAY (Successful Transition to Adulthood for Youth) Program
Youth Leadership Councils

Warning about email privacy

Information that is transmitted by email over the Internet is not secure and can be intercepted and read by other Internet users. The Department of Human Services recommends that you do not use email to send private or confidential data about yourself or others unless it has been encoded or encrypted. In addition, DHS will not use email to transmit responses that contain private or confidential data on an individual unless we can ensure the security and integrity of the information or we have the individual's consent to transmit such unsecured data. Also note that any email submitted to DHS may be forwarded internally in order to direct it to the appropriate recipient.