*Please note that the following materials were prepared for advocates for those who are in or have aged out of foster care. You can find more materials by visiting the section for youth or by visiting the complete resource list.
Training Materials for Attorneys
- Advanced Child Protection Law Course April 2021 Aging Out: Resources for Youth Materials
- Texas Bar Journal Representing Youth Clients
- Tool Kit for Attorneys Representing Parents & Children
- Adolescent Symposium of Texas - Meeting Systematic Needs of Current and Former Foster Youth 2-14-19*
- Advanced Family Law 2014 (Texas State Bar) Powerpoint- Best Practices for Aging-Out Youth*
- Detailed Checklist for Attorney Ad Litems and CASAs Preparing Foster Youth for Post Foster Care Life*
CPS Case Court Hearings
- Advocating for Yourself in Foster Care (2024 - Español)
- Advocating for Yourself in Foster Care (2024 - English)
- Information on what an attorney for a Parent does in a CPS case
- Attorney Ad Litems*
- Attorney General (AG) Opinion on Attorney Ad Litem in Person Visits
- Checklist for Judges*
- Court Hearings for Foster Youth Over 18 (Extended Jurisdiction)*
- Detailed Checklist for Attorney Ad Litems and CASAs Preparing Foster Youth for Post Foster Care Life*
- Directing Attorney Ad Litem to Advocate to Attend Court Hearings*
- Report to Court by Foster Youth
- Rights of Foster Youth to Attend Court Hearings Legal Memorandum*
Helping Youth Transition From Foster Care
- TWC Driver Education Funding Program Flyer - For Vendors/ Driving Schools
- TWC Driver Education Funding Program Flyer - For Applicants/ Youth
- Aging Out of Foster Care in Texas: What You Need to Know
- Texas Higher Education Foster Care Liaisons: Information and Reference Guide
- Caring for Youth and Young Adults - A Guide from the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
- Detailed Checklist for Attorney Ad Litems and CASAs Preparing Foster Youth for Post Foster Care Life*
- Foster Care Transition Toolkit (US Dept of Educ)
- Living with a Parent When Aging Out of Foster Care for Youth*
- Representing the “Aging Out” Foster Youth (Sept. 2013) *
- Texas Kincare Primer
- Texas Kincare Primer (Spanish)
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Health Insurance Benefits for Aged Out and Older Foster Youth
- Resource letter for Judges and Attorneys Health Insurance for Aged Out Foster Youth
- Overview of Medicaid Benefits and Help for Former Foster Youth (DFPS)
- Help Former Foster Youth Keep Medicaid
- Medicaid Residency Verification Letter (Sample- updated MAY 2017)
- STAR Health Enhancements (DFPS)
Getting CPS Records
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Criminal Issues
- How to Resolve Class C Citations Received While in Foster Care
- Texas Juvenile Justice Handbook
- Locked Out: A Texas Legal Guide to Reentry 2012- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid*
Youth Guide Series
- Youth Guide Series: Defending Against a Disorderly Conduct Charge
- Youth Guide Series: Defending Against an Assault Charge*
- Youth Guide Series: Defending Against a Disruption of Classes Charge*
- Youth Guide Series: Defending against a Failure to Attend School Charge*
- Youth Guide Series: Defending Children with Disabilities*
- Youth Guide Series: Defensa Contrau un Cargo de Agresíon*
- Youth Guide Series: Defensa Contra un Cargo de Ausencia Escolar*
- Youth Guide Series: Defensa Contra un Cargo de Conducta Desordenada*
- Youth Guide Series: Defensa Contra un Cargo de Interrupcion de Clases*
- Youth Guide Series: Defensa de Los Niños con Discapacidades*
Street Smarts Series
- Street Smart Austin: Know Your Rights!*
- Street Smart Corpus Christi: Know Your Rights!*
- Street Smart Dallas: Know Your Rights!*
- Street Smart El Paso: Know Your Rights!*
- Street Smart Fort Worth: Know Your Rights!*
- Street Smart Houston: Know Your Rights!*
- Street Smart San Antonio: Know Your Rights!*