John H. Chafee Foster Care for Successful Transition to Adulthood
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
What is John H. Chafee Foster Care for Successful Transition to Adulthood?
The John H. Chafee Foster Care for Successful Transition to Adulthood (the Chaffee Program) provides funding to assist youth in foster care and young adults formerly in foster care with services and financial assistance to promote their transition to adulthood. Grants are offered to States and Tribes who submit a plan to assist youth in a wide variety of areas designed to support a successful transition to adulthood. Activities and programs include, but are not limited to, help with education, employment, financial management, housing, emotional support and assured connections to caring adults for older youth in foster care.
Administration
John H. Chafee Foster Care for Successful Transition to Adulthood is administered by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Program Requirements
In general, youth in foster care and young adults who aged out of foster care are eligible under the federal program. Additionally, youth who, after turning16 years of age, have left foster care for kinship guardianship or adoption may be eligible. Other youth who experienced foster care after age 14 may also be eligible.
Application Details
What is the application process for John H. Chafee Foster Care for Successful Transition to Adulthood?
For more information, contact your state administrator using the link below.