Post-Emancipation Services: Young Adult Services & Bridges

Course overview

This video offers an overview of post emancipation services available to young adults 12-18 who have aged out of foster care in Ohio. The presentation begins with a discussion about final transition planning requirements and considerations for youth in foster care. The session continues with specific post-emancipation services including Bridges, a state-administered program offering support services to emancipated foster youth who meet eligibility criteria. Finally, the audience is provided information that outlines how, as individuals, we each can play an important role in supporting former foster youth on their journey to independence.