Participants sign an agreement stating that they will work with their team to develop a transition plan and work with that team to reach those transition plan goals. Every participant meets monthly with a case manager to track the plan, identify any needed support or services, and discuss how to achieve those plan goals. Also,…
Every situation is different. Some might stay in a licensed or approved foster home, but there are several other options. One option is a dormitory housing or supervised independent living in apartment homes. If you have a relative or non-relative adult who is a support, their home might qualify as an appropriate placement. Group home…
Young adults in extension of foster care receive housing assistance through placement support/housing opportunities, or an independent living allowance, educational and training vouchers (up to $5,000 a year!) for post-secondary education, development and leadership opportunities, and a network to provide services and support as you navigate young adulthood.
First, you need to make sure that you’re eligible to vote absentee by mail! Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-6-201. Per the Secretary of State’s website, a registered voter may request an application for a by-mail ballot no earlier than ninety (90) days before the election and no later than seven (7) days before the election.…
Yes. Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-7-112. All Tennessee voters must present a federal or Tennessee issued ID containing your name and photograph when voting at the polls, whether voting early or on Election Day unless an exemption applies. Per the Secretary of State of Tennessee’s website: What IDs may I use? Any of the following IDs may…
Use the online voter registration form at https://sos.tn.gov/products/elections/how-do-i-register-vote or download a Tennessee voter registration application and submit the application to your local county election commission. In order to participate in an election, a qualified voter must be properly registered no later than thirty (30) days before the election. The election commission office will process any voter registration form that has been postmarked at…
Only qualified voters who are registered under this title may vote at elections in Tennessee. Tenn. Code Ann. § 2-1-105 Per the Secretary of State’s Office: in order to vote in Tennessee elections: You must be a U.S. Citizen You must be a resident of Tennessee You must be at least 18 years old on/or…
General guidelines for responsible borrowing are: Keep track of how much you’re borrowing. Think about how the amount of your loans will affect your future finances, and how much you can afford to repay. Your student loan payments should be only a small percentage of your salary after you graduate, so it’s important not to…
The first step in getting student aid is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.FAFSA.gov.[1] The website features a number of tutorial videos on obtaining a student loan and responsible borrowing. [1] https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action
Before you take out a loan, it’s important to understand that a loan is a legal obligation that makes you responsible for repaying the amount you borrow with interest. If you decide to take out a loan, make sure you understand who is making the loan and the terms and conditions of the loan. Even…