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Chafee Medicaid includes is an extension of Medicaid for youth who leave the foster care system on
their 18th birthday. Recipients receiving Chafee Medicaid are eligible to receive the full range of
18 through 21 and you need to apply through your local DCFS office
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http://georgiailp.org/chafee_medicaid.html
Kids Health includes information for teens on body, mind, sexual health, food, fitness, drugs,
alcohol, diseases, infections, medical conditions, relationships, emotions and staying safe.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/
4 Girls is a girls’ health site that addresses body, nutrition, mind, relationships, drugs, alcohol,
smoking, bullying, safety and their future. Resources for educators are included.
http://www.4girls.gov/
Planned Parenthood offers affordable birth control, gynecological care, pregnancy testing, counseling,
STD and HIV testing, listings of local sites and how to schedule an appointment; services for male & female.
http://www.plannedparenthood.com
Cobra is health insurance that can be purchased when employment ends.
http://www.cms.hhs.gov
Private Insurance – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia offers web based health insurance options for youth.
http://www.bcbsga.com.
The Georgia Department of Human Services has information on Economic Supports including child care, food
support and additional adult supports which youth may be eligible for when they age out of care.
http://www.dhr.state.ga.us/portal/site/DHR/
Social Security has a screening tool under Disability and SSI, to determine eligibility for programs and benefits.
www.socialsecurity.gov
SAMSHA The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has information about prevention and treatment issues for youth.
http://ncadi.samhsa.gov/features/youth/
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