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Programs/Services

Housing Support

Housing Support

GA/RYSE can assist with basic household startup cost and setup including rental and utility deposits, bedroom suite, dining room furniture…

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National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD)

The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) collects information on youth in foster care, including sex, race, ethnicity, date of…

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Health Matters

Health Matters

Medicaid coverage to individuals who age out of foster care or age out of Chafee Independence Program Medicaid, through the…

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Education

Education

Educational and Enrichment Expenses are for expenses to assist youth in transitioning from foster care by attaining a secondary education.…

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Match Savings/IDA

Match Savings/IDA

Is to help current and former foster youth, ages 14-21, to make successful transition to adulthood. The Georgia Independent Living…

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Emergency Assistance

Emergency Assistance

Emergency assistance is available for up to ninety days. Emergency assistance is expected to be a one -time payment for…

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Help with Credit Report

Credit Report Assistance

Each year, thousands of youth age out of foster care into adulthood without achieving permanency. For many youth, their transition…

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Life Skills Training

Life-Skills Training

Workshops are available to all youth that meet ILP eligibility. To participate in a workshop a youth or caregiver must…

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