Provides a limited number of tuition and mandatory fee waivers to NH State schools for youth formerly in out of home placement through the New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families. Participating institutions include The University of New Hampshire Keene State College Plymouth State University University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online (CPS Online) Community College System of New Hampshire.

Eligible youth will receive a Housing Choice Voucher for a period of 3 years. Services to assist the youth in applying, searching for, moving in to, and maintaining housing will be provided either by DCYF or a community agency. Assistance may include financial assistance with rental and utility deposits.

The Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Adolescent Program helps current and former youth in care become healthy, self-sufficient and successful. We do this by: *Creating connections with caring adults *Providing opportunities for normalcy and positive youth development *Connecting youth to supportive resources *Preparing youth for the transition from foster care to adulthood

A voluntary program that assists eligible young adults formerly in DCYF out of home care in their pursuit of education, employment, housing and well-being goals. Aftercare Services, including limited financial assistance and the support of a DCYF Worker are available to eligible young adults who have left DCYF out of home care. Youth receiving Aftercare Services are eligible for one or both of two federal funds based on their exit status, availability, and personal needs. Education and Training Voucher (ETV) and Chafee funds are designed to compliment the youth’s efforts to achieve self-sufficiency.

Young adults who were in the legal custody of NH DHHS upon attaining the age of 18 have the option of voluntarily requesting to remain in DCYF foster care until the age of 21. This includes young adults that previously declined this option at the time of their 18th birthday or started the program and discontinued participation.

Young adults who were in the legal custody of NH DHHS upon attaining the age of 18 have the option of voluntarily requesting to remain in DCYF foster care until the age of 21. This includes young adults that previously declined this option at the time of their 18th birthday or started the program and discontinued participation.