Referrals for Former Foster Youth
Please keep in mind that some programs require applications, and some programs may have age limits and/or eligibility requirements to receive assistance.
Preparation for Adult Living (PAL)
Contact through their website
Assists with living expenses and other funding
Age limit: 21
DFPS – PAL Information
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
410-547-6600
Online based.
Helps with grant money for organizations which help former foster youth. Mainly a resource page.
Grant Information & FAQs - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Stand Together
Send in a request to be contacted through the link below.
Provides: Community/ways to get involved with community
Programs | Stand Together
ETV
Contact through link provided below
Federal Program:
Helps with money for education and living, up to 5k each semester until 23rd birthday.
Texas ETV
DFPS State Tuition Fee Waiver
Pays tuition for eligible former foster youth in Tx.
DFPS - State College Tuition Waiver
FASFA
Federal Program.
Help applying for Pell grants as former foster youth, that does not need to be repaid.
Home | Federal Student Aid
Fostering Angels
(512) 732-2329
Help with financial needs and other needs for former foster youth up to ages 26.
Foster Youth Form — Foster Angels of Central Texas
Foster Love
Contact through a request to be contacted on their website.
Helps with tangible resources, educational scholarships, and supplemental support. Emergency services such as funding.
Foster Love | Help Children in Foster Care. Donate Today!
Foster Club
(503) 717-1552
Helps with emergency funding, school supplies, other needed resources and items for former foster youth in America.
FosterClub | The National Network for Youth in Foster Care
THRU Project
(210) 852-0220
Help with financial needs, cell phones, housing, food and many more resources.
THRU Project | Resources for San Antonio Area Foster Youth
Fresno State
(559) 278-4240
Offers help through their “Financial Empowerment for youth who aged out of foster care”. As well as a list of resources.
Financial Empowerment for Youth Who Age Out of Foster Care – Career Development Center | California State University, Fresno
NFPA National Foster Parent Association
800-557-5238
Scholarships, and up to $500 dollars to former foster youth pursuing higher education.
Scholarships | National Foster Parent Association
Ed Davis PAL Scholarship
No contact phone number
A Scholarship of $1,000 per academic year for students majoring in law, political science, history, or other pre-law fields.
DFPS - Other Educational Resources for Older Foster Youth
Freshman and Sophomore Success Scholarship
No contact number.
A scholarship of $1,000 per semester or $2,000 for two semesters for young adults attending Texas state-funded institutions.
DFPS - Other Educational Resources for Older Foster Youth
Texas Foster Youth Connections
1-800-252-5400
The link below will take you to a huge resource page. This link I highly recommend looking into. Having information on almost every thing you may need information on and resources.
Resources List – Texas Foster Youth Justice Project
Hay Center
Helps with housing, transportation, mentorship etc. Houston based, serves all former foster youth in Texas.
Former Foster Youth | The HAY Center
Casey Family Programs
Serves Austin/San Antonio area Foster alumni and at risk families. Offers Clinical case management, and transition support.
(512) 892-5890 (Austin area that serves Bryan)
https://www.casey.org/who-we-are/locations/austin/
(FFCHE)
Provides medical coverage to eligible foster care alumni.
DFPS State service, Link provided will share information on this program as well as eligibility requirements.
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/handbooks/texas-works-handbook/f-110-application-procedures
Chafee Funds
Federal financial assistance for foster youth ages 14-23 that helps support students' education. To check eligibility and more information visit the link provided.
https://www.dfps.texas.gov/Child_Protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Transitional_Living/default.asp
CK Family Services
Texas family first program through CK Family services, Helps foster alumni post adoption/post ageing out mentorship, behavior health, etc.
https://ckfamilyservices.org/post-adoption-support
Texas Children's Commission
This is for youth who are currently in care. Though the resource list shares helpful insight as well as resource options.
https://www.texaschildrenscommission.gov
Foster youth to independence (FYI)
https://texasfosteryouth.org/aging-out-of-foster-care/benefits-and-eligibility/
Transitional Living Allowance (TLA)
Provides financial assistance with initial independent living costs. A division of PAL services. For more information and eligibility visit the link provided.
https://www.dfps.texas.gov/child_protection/Youth_and_Young_Adults/Preparation_For_Adult_Living/
The WHIT Program
Tutoring and academic success
https://www.whitprogram.org/
Brazos Valley Resources
Unlimited Potential Brazos Valley
(979) 977-8904
Helps with life skills training, counseling, transportation and other things for former foster youth.
About | Unlimited Potential Brazos County
Habitat for Humanity of Brazos Valley
(979) 823-7200
Helps with food, housing assistance, community groups, etc.
Resource Guide
Twin City Missions
2505 South College Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77801
979-822-7511
info@twincitymission.org
Voices for Children of Brazos Valley
(979) 822-9700
Voices for Children currently has a mentorship program called Unlimited Potential (UP). This program empowers current and former foster youth, ages 16+ to reach their full potential through education, individualized support, and integration with community members and community resources. Voices for Children is also a good resource guide for many local and statewide resources.
Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG)
(979) 595-2801
https://www.bvcog.org/
Job search and housing assistance
Local Transportation
Transportation Aggie Spirit Buses
1250 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843
979-847-7433 (RIDE)
https://aggiespirit.ts.tamu.edu/RouteMap
Brazos Transit
2117 Nuches Ln., Bryan, TX 77803
1-800-272-0039
btd.org
Alternative Transportation Blinn/TAMU Bus Info
Alternative Transportation | Blinn College
Helplines
MHMR Brazos Valley Crisis Helpline
(979) 822-6467 or (888) 522-8262 (After hours and weekends)
Crisis Text Line
Text START to 741-741
Texas United Way Helpline
211 or www.211texas.org/211
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
988 (call or text)
https://988lifeline.org/
National Alcoholism Center
(888) 515-7704
24 Hour Addiction Helpline
(866) 925-7411
National Sexual Assault Hotline
(800) 656-4673 (HOPE)
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233 (SAFE)
www.thehotline.org
Blinn College Resources
Housing
979-830-4461
Email: housing@blinn.edu
Disability Services and Counseling
Brazos County Campuses: 979-209-7251
Brenham Campus: 979-830-4157
Blinn College Financial Aid
(979) 830-4144
Email: finaid@blinn.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
blinn.edu/workforce/scholarships.html
Email: scholarships@blinn.edu
Mental Health Clinics and Agencies
Associates of Applied Psychology
408 Tarrow St., College Station, TX 77840
(979) 268-1111
https://www.aappsychology.com/
Trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, addictions, psychological/psychiatric disorders, anxiety, depression
Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC)
Must call for location
(979) 731-1000
Telehealth Counseling Clinic
8441 Hwy 47, Clinical Bldg. 1, Ste. 1300, Bryan, TX 77807
(979) 436-0700
https://telehealth.tamu.edu/clinical-care/counseling-services-english.html
Anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, relationship concerns, grief, addictions, careers
TAMU Psychology Clinic Texas A&M Psychology
Milner Bldg. Ste. 101, College Station, TX 77840
(979) 845-8017
https://artsci.tamu.edu/psychological-brain-sciences/index.html
Trauma, domestic violence, addictions, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, assessments
Texas A&M Counseling and Assessment Clinic
3370 S. Texas Ave., Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 595-1770
https://cac.tamu.edu/
Anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, assessments
A&M Christian Counseling Center
2490 Boonville Rd., Ste. 210, Bryan, TX 77808
(979) 703-1808
https://amchristiancounseling.com/
Anxiety, depression, spirituality, grief, relationship issues
Associates in Counseling
707 Texas Ave, Suite 206 A, College Station, Texas
(979) 217-1432
Trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, relationships issues, domestic violence, careers
Oakwood Counseling & Assessment Center
207 Rock Prairie Rd. Suite B, College Station, TX 77845
979-229-7636