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Housing & Basic Needs
Ages 18-21

Ohio Department of Children and Youth

Bridges

Pairs eligible former foster youth with a liaison for housing, education, employment, wellbeing, and independent-living goals.

How this resource may help

Services listed in the guide

Housing supportEducation planningEmployment supportIndependent living skillsIndividual liaisonGoal planning
Who it serves

Audience and eligibility

Young adults transitioning out of Ohio foster careAges 18-21

Ohio young adults ages 18-21 who left foster care and meet participation rules related to school, work, employment programming, or a qualifying medical condition.

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Case management
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