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No you can not leave foster care at the age of 16 years old. If you leave then where are you going to go, where are you going to sleep at night, how are you even going to support your self by changing your clothes every morning and keeping your hygene up.
You shouldn't leave foster home at the age of 16 years old. Just be grateful for what you have. If your step mom or whoever you live with is getting on your nerves just think and close your eyes. Don't feed into what they are saying because you're just going to get in more trouble.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoI wouldn't recommend running away from foster care. In some states your considered an adult and you can be emancipated which is basically cutting ties with the state and going on your own. I would recommend considering staying in the system though because there can be benefits such as help with school, medical bills and other state financial help that really helps when starting your adult life.
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∙ 15y agoNo sorry 18 is the number you are looking for
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∙ 11y agoIt varies state by state, 18 to 21 generally
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∙ 7y agoNo, not unless approved by the court. You will out at 18 so hang in there.
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Can you leave foster care as soon as you marry at 16?
Yes, marriage emancipates you.
If you leave foster care at 16 what sepport do you gat?
talk to your caseworker, it depends on a lot of factors, Its your life. Try to get answers .
What happens if a child leaves foster care in California at 16?
they gone be placed in foster care
Do you have to sign out of foster care to leave?
When you turn adult age you can do what you want but prior to that you can't just leave foster care. It's not up to you but the judge. You can leave foster care early by being asked to be emancipated. I wouldn't recommend it giving how much the state helps out fosters.
I am in foster care i am 17 years old could i leave foster care?
In order to leave foster care before you are of legal age you will need the courts consent and 17 is not legal age to move out without consent in any of the US states.
Can children under foster care leave home?
No, they should first get their parents's permitions!
What if i'm 15 years old and want to leave home?
Foster care basicly
When a child turn 16 in foster care why can't he get his driver license?
because they may feel like the child will leave and never come back they may feel like he or she is not responsible to drive.
If a child is in foster care in Ontario Canada at what age can they legally leave the foster home?
A foster child returns to the biological mom/dad when the mom/dad has successfully completed all of the tasks they were assigned. Such as get a job, go to counseling, get a home, get off drugs, etc. Each case is very individualized. You should bring up any concerns with your case worker, your CASA or your lawyer.
You were in foster care and had a child while in there can you take him out when you leave foster care at 18?
In the state of Tennessee if you have a child while you are in foster care you have to complete a permancy plan before you can take your child with you. If you can provide proof that you can maintain a stable and safe home envionment for you and your child, the state will give custody back to you.
You are 14 and you want to be emancipated from foster care?
Not possible in any state. Youngest allowed is 16.
What age can a child in foster care make up his or her own mind to leave the foster care system?
18
