Youth
OCR is committed to ensuring that children and youth have a voice in the Colorado legal system through effective attorney services and advocacy. To further this goal, OCR supports and promotes youth empowerment throughout the court process, including youth participation in court hearings and case events. Find resources for youth including the Foster Youth in Transition Program here, and remember that your guardian ad litem (GAL) and/or Counsel for Youth (CFY) can also help you!
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Whois this for?
Typically, youth in the program are between 18 and 21 years old and meet the following three requirements:
- Have an open dependency and neglect (D&N) case, had an open D&N case when they turned 18, lived in foster care on or after their 16th birthday, or lived in “non-certified kinship care” on or after their 16th birthday and a court found them dependent and neglected.
- Are willing to sign a Voluntary Services Agreement (VSA) with a county department, or have signed a VSA and are complying with most of it.
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Are or intend to be in school, working towards a GED, working at least 80 hours per month, or participating in activity to help them get a job.
(An exception to this requirement applies to youth who are unable to participate in the listed activities due to a medical condition supported by updated information in their case plan.) - The info above describes who usually qualifies for the program, but there are exceptions! If you think you or someone you know may qualify, please complete a Referral Form to refer the youth to OCR.
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Resources forYouth
Find resources for youth including what to expect during your case, resources as you leave foster care, and other tools to help you today. Remember that your guardian ad litem (GAL) and/or Counsel for Youth (CFY) can also help you with these resources!
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Resources forProfessionals
Find professional resources about youth attending court, best practices for youth engagement, and the Foster Youth in Transition Program.