Indiana Collaborative Care: stay in (or come back to) foster care from 18 until 21, with help paying rent and utilities

Indiana statewide · Checked 2026-10-28

The doctor decides whether this applies; we never suggest wording for the letter.

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was in Indiana foster care (DCS or probation) at 18; school, work 80+ hours a month, an independent living program, or a documented medical condition

Call 1-800-800-5556 or your county's Older Youth Case Management Supervisor.
Say you want Collaborative Care (or to re-enter foster care before turning 20).
Show one of: school enrollment, an independent living program, 80+ hours of work a month, or a documented medical condition (the clinician decides what to document).
Ask about help with rent and utilities.

What you can get: Rent and utilities • Clothing allowance • Assistance in building a supportive network • Continued services (therapy, psychiatric care etc.) • Continued health insurance • Continued case management Official source
Who can get it: DCS and probation youth must be at least 18 years of age and meet AT LEAST ONE of the following: Official source
What to bring: Not confirmed yet
How to apply: please contact the Older Youth Case Management Supervisor in your county or call 1-800-800-5556 Official source
Where to apply: For more information about the Collaborative Care Program, email olderyouthquestions@dcs.in.gov. Official source
Who decides: Not confirmed yet
How fast they decide: Youth may choose to re-enter foster care before turning 20 years of age. Official source
If a doctor's letter is needed: documented medical condition Official source