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You Can Ask for Help.

Preparing for life after foster care can bring up questions you have never had to answer before. Tell us what you are working through and what kind of help you are looking for. You do not need to have a plan in place to reach out.

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You Do Not Need a Finished Plan.

You might be considering a training course, trying to cover a required expense, or looking for someone to explain an unfamiliar responsibility. You might still be figuring out what comes next. Start with what you know, and tell us where you could use some guidance.

Begin the Application

Tell Us What You Need Help With.

Use this form to tell us about your situation and the help you would find useful. Keep your answers general and leave out private records or sensitive personal details. Enter your email address or phone number only in the designated contact field.

Keep Your Information Safe

Only enter an email address or phone number in the designated contact field. Do not include your name, address, birth date, case number, Social Security number, financial information, medical information, or other sensitive details anywhere in this form.

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What Kind of Support Would Be Most Helpful?
How May We Contact You?
Tell Us About the Next Step

Describe the goal, program, career, or responsibility without including identifying information.

Share the practical question, cost, connection, or barrier you want help navigating.

Eligibility and Agreement
Read the Application Terms and Conditions

By submitting, you confirm that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge and does not include private or sensitive identifying details.

You understand that submitting this form does not guarantee funding, mentorship, eligibility, or other support. Foster the Future may request additional information through a separate secure process before making a decision.

What Happens After You Apply.

We review your request to understand whether our programs could help. If we need to learn more, we use the contact method you provided to follow up. Applying does not guarantee support or funding.

  1. 01

    We Review Your Request

    We read what you shared to understand your goal, the help you are looking for, and how our programs might fit.

  2. 02

    We Get in Touch

    If we need more information or want to discuss your request, we contact you using the method you selected.

  3. 03

    We Talk Through Your Options

    A conversation can help us understand your situation and explore whether guidance, mentorship, or financial support could help you move forward.

  4. 04

    We Explain What Comes Next

    We let you know whether your request can move forward and explain any information or steps needed to continue.

Questions About Applying?

Here are answers to some questions you may have before filling out the form.

Who can apply for help?

Foster the Future supports Arizona teens and young adults ages 16–24 who have experience in foster care and are preparing for adulthood or navigating life after foster care.

What if I do not know which career or program I want?

You can still apply. Tell us what interests you or which questions you are trying to answer. Guidance can help you explore your options before choosing a path.

What kind of help can I ask for?

You can ask about career mentorship, skills-based training, or financial help with required career expenses such as tools, exams, and licensing. You can also ask for guidance with responsibilities like renting a home or managing money. If you are unsure whether your request fits, tell us what you need help with.

What personal information should I leave out?

Keep your answers general. Do not include your name, home address, birth date, foster care case number, Social Security number, bank details, medical information, or private records. Enter your email address or phone number only in the designated contact field so we can follow up.

Does applying guarantee help or funding?

No. We review each request based on eligibility, available resources, and whether we can offer support that fits your situation. Submitting this form does not guarantee funding or acceptance into a program.

Can someone help me fill out the form?

Yes. A trusted adult, mentor, or support professional can help you understand the questions and put your answers into words. The answers should reflect your own goals. You need to understand and personally agree to the form’s confirmations and terms before submitting.