Here are some of the legal problems we might be able to help you with:

• Obtaining a copy of your own CPS record
• Attending your CPS court hearings
• Letting the court know what you think about where you live, go to school and other care and services you are receiving while in foster care
• Having a say in what medication you take and making medical decisions
• Obtaining a Texas identification card, original birth certificate and Social Security card
• Accessing benefits that former foster youth can receive such as: college tuition and other funds to assist you in getting education and training, money
• Immigration
• Accessing programs and training to help you move from foster to care to living on your own
• Staying in contact with siblings
• Name Change
• Any other legal questions or concerns you have

See our web page, the
Texas Foster Youth Justice Project, www.texasfosteryouth.org
for more information about what we do and for lots of great resources.