Young Adult Services
A Pathway to
Stability & Success
Our Young Adult Services program partners with the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) to support young adults ages 17 to 20 who have aged out of foster care and need guidance as they transition into independent adulthood.
Through DCS Extended Foster Care, participants voluntarily enroll to receive ongoing guidance from a dedicated Christian Family Care Young Adult Coach, who walks alongside them as they pursue education, employment, stable housing, and the everyday skills needed to thrive in their community.
If you need information about resources for urgent support, click HERE.
How to Get Involved
STEP 1
Confirm Your
Eligibility
Contact the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) at STA_referral@azdcs.gov to confirm that you qualify for Extended Foster Care services.
STEP 2
Request Christian Family Care
STEP 3
Begin Planning for Your Future
Eligibility
You can participate in our Young Adult Services program if you meet
these requirements:
- You are 17-20 years of age
- You are a resident of Arizona
- You have signed a Voluntary Extended Foster Care Agreement
- You have lived experience with Arizona DCS
- You are interested in pursuing higher education and/or employment, or are unable to be a full-time student or employee because of a documented medical condition
Requirements
To be considered an active participant in our Young Adult Services program and remain in the program, you need to:
- Demonstrate personal responsibility for preparing for the transition from adolescence to adulthood
- Work cooperatively with your CFC Young Adult Coach in partnership with DCS to develop your case plan
- Participate in educational, vocational, employment, or employment readiness activities of your choice
- Identify your physical and mental health needs and participate in healthcare services
- Identify and maintain a safe living arrangement of your choice
- Participate in activities or services to build, strengthen, and/or maintain positive, healthy relationships with other adults
- Maintain contact with your CFC Young Adult Coach
- Report any changes to your living arrangement, education, training, employment, or health status
Learn more about in-program requirements here.
If you have questions, please contact us at yasinquiries@cfcare.org
Resources for Urgent Support
If you need help right away, please view the information below.
Emergency
Call 911
24/7 Crisis Support
Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Tucson Resource Line
Housing Crisis
Call 211
Visit 211arizona.org
Medical Questions & Insurance Help
AHCCCS Member Services: 1-855-432-7587
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233
Local Resources
Visit FindHelp.org, then type in your zip code and filter by need to locate resources in your area.
Arizona 24-hour Help Hotline: 602-263-8856
View our full list of resources HERE.
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