Educational, Vocational and Supportive Services - Texas Foster Youth Justice Project

All youth and young adults with experience in foster care can receive assistance from PAL staff, even if they are no longer in foster care or over 18 years old, with the following:

Obtaining a College Tuition and Fee Waiver form;
Information about applying for the Education and Training Voucher (ETV); and
Help with applying for college or other education options and applying for financial aid.

Additional services that are available to current and former foster youth based on need and funding availability include:

Vocational assessments and/or training;
GED classes;
Preparation for college entrance exams;
Driver Education and Obtaining Driver License (see Free Program to Pay for Driver Education);
High school graduation expenses;
Counseling; and
Volunteer mentoring programs.