Tennessee Youth Advisory Council [TYAC]

How to Advocate
for Yourself

Rights and Responsibilities
At Age 18

Who do I go to when I'm not getting
the services I need?

Department of
Children’s Services
Contact Information

I thought I couldn't
go to college...

How can I afford
to go to college?

6 steps to prepare
for college or other
post-secondary school

Scholarships, grants, and other financial aid

Where do I go to
get my GED?

I'm 18 soon...what
are my options?

Checklist for youth turning 18

Rights and Responsibilities
At Age 18

How do I get a job?

state.tn.us/youth/tnindependentliving - DCS office of Independent Living

www.FYI3.com - Foster Youth Informed, Involved, Independent

www.FosterClub.com - The National Network for Youth in Foster Care

www.caseyfamilyservices.org - Casey Family Services

www.oasiscenter.org - Non-profit youth agency dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth and families in Middle Tennessee

www.tfaca.org - Tennesse Foster Adoptive Care Association

www.nfpainc.org - The National Foster Parent Association

www.acf.hhs.gov - Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System

www.teenedge.com - Nashville's Online Resource for Teens

www.monroeharding.org - Future Home of the Opportunity Passport
and One Stop Shop

www.aecf.org - Annie E. Casey Foundation

www.tennessee.gov/tccy - Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth

www.state.tn.us/youth - Tennessee Department of Children Services

www.tnyouthconnections.net - a one stop shop for transitioning foster youth with GED classes, help with housing, employment, education and more

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The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative is a national foundation dedicated to helping youth in foster care make successful transitions to adulthood.
To learn more visit: www.JimCaseyYouth.org

The Opportunity Passport
is the centerpiece of the The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative's work. Designed to organize resources and create opportunities for young people leaving foster care.
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Downloads:

GAL Booklet (PDF)»

2004 Juvenile Court Rights brochure (PDF)»

JUDGING YOUR JUVENILE COURT:
A Citizens Guide to Evaluating
Judicial Performance in
Child Neglect and Abuse Cases
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Fostering Success-
Financial Stability Resource Guide
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Who’s on My Team?
A guide for youth to the Child & Family Team process
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What’s My Plan?
Information about resources for adolescent foster youth
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For those that work with foster youth: Questions you should ask
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