Funds allocated by the Federal government under the Consolidated Appropriations Act
Press release
BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Department of Social Services today announced that the Federal government, through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, is providing funding to support eligible former foster youth through the pandemic with financial assistance. The awards range from $5,000 to $12,000.
According to the New York State Department of Children and Family Services those eligible include young adults, 18 through 26 years of age, who were formerly in foster care in New York State after the age of 14. Funding awards are available through September 30, 2021.
Funding awards available through September 30, 2022 for young adults, 18 through 20 years of age, who were formerly in foster care in New York after the age of 14 and otherwise eligible for funding from New York State.
Any 20-year-old currently in foster care or 21 year who remains in foster care can access the additional fund awards. Other youth currently in care can receive services, resources, and financial assistance through local counties annual allocations.
“We encourage any Genesee County resident who fulfills the criteria to visit the website created to apply for these awards,” said Ben Dennis, Director of Social Services at Genesee County. “The pandemic has deeply impacted so many people, including the foster care population and people should know there are resources to help them as we emerge out of this public health crisis.”
It should be noted that eligibility requirements are subject to change without prior notification.
The link to apply for the cash awards is: https://chafeeny.smapply.org