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NYTD: National Youth in Transition Database: Tracking resources for our youth to ensure a better future. Information About NYTD Informational Powerpoint Everything you need to know about NYTD FFY Breakdown Served and Baseline Population Definitions Flyers NYTD Caregiver Flyer This flyer provides information to any caregiver involved with the care of a youth who is being surveyed. NYTD Youth Flyer This flyer is for any youth partcipating in the NYTD survey. Join us each year for our NYTD Event! 16-21 year-olds that meet criteria have fun, gain resources for independence and make connections If you are a youth who needs to complete a survey, someone will be in contact to complete the survey with you. If nobody has contacted you, please contact your local case manager or the state NYTD Contact. enter nytd surveys here NYTD Contact for State of Louisiana Christy Tate christy.tate@la.gov (225) 342-5676		young adult program (yap): Continued assistance for Foster Youth from DCFS as they become adults YAP Flyer educational training voucher (ETV): Financial assistance for post-secondary educational programs ETV Flyer If you have questions regarding services from DCFS to youth and young adults or wish to update your contact information with us, contact you local office or email us at DSS.Fostercare@La.Gov.

Resources for Youths www.nrcyd.ou.edu National Resource Center for Youth Development www.fosterclub.com Foster Club www.nilausa.org National Independent Living Association www.nrscrisisline.org or 1-800-RUNAWAY, 1-800-786-2929 National Runaway Switchboard www.nsteens.org Internet Safety for Teens www.dhh.louisiana.gov Department of Health and Hospitals: find information about Medicaid www.hud.gov US Department of Housing and Urban Development: information about housing and housing assistance www.osfa.state.la.us Education Training Vouchers (financial assistance for post-secondary school). Click on LOSFA Programs. Youth can apply through their local financial aid office or call (225) 219-7708 for further assistance. www.braveheartchildren.org Click on "Helping" for list of programs and scholarship opportunities www.studentaid.ed.gov Federal Student Aid and Post-Secondary Education Resources www.knowhow2go.org Continuing Education Resources post Highschool www.going2college.org State Resources for College and Career www.careeronestop.org Career Choice and Planning Resources Independent Living Providers Orleans Region: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans - (504) 340-5100 or judyilsp@ccano.org Baton Rouge Region: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans - (985) 269-7121or epipes@ccano.org Covington Region: YEA (Youth Entering Adulthood) Southeastern Louisiana University - (985) 549-2582 or linda.isaac@selu.edu Thibodaux Region: Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans - (985) 293-2000 or awallace@ccano.org Lafayette Region: Gulf Coast Teaching Family Services - 1 (800) 285-8123 or ilp@gctfs.org Lake Charles: Gulf Coast Services - 1( 888) 436-6635 or camri.soileau@gctfs.org Alexandria Region: Family Counseling Agency - (318) 448-0284 or famcounsel@aol.com Shreveport Region: Goodwill Industries of North LA - (318) 629-5930 or melindar@goodwillnla.org Monroe Region: Methodist Children's Home IL Program - (318) 255-3717 or angie.thomas@lmch.org