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When you decide to leave foster care, let your caseworker and PAL staff know at least one month ahead of time. This will give them time to make the necessary arrangements and get your benefits started. Youth who suddenly leave foster care often have difficulties accessing benefits. You can also ask the judge that oversees your CPS case to issue an order that says you are leaving foster care for a trial independence of 12 months, instead of the default of six months.
