Eligibility

A foster youth is:  Link to this section

• Any child or youth who the dependency court has taken jurisdiction over and declared to be a dependent of the court due to the presence or risk of abuse or neglect (Welfare and Institutions Code Section 300). 
  Includes:
  • children who are living at home
  • children placed outside the home
• And, any youth who the delinquency court has taken jurisdiction over and placed out of home (Welfare and Institutions Code Section 600).