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Pandemic Assistance Won’t Count Against Foster Youth This Tax Season

by iFoster | March 30, 2022

Current and former foster youth will not have to pay federal income tax on coronavirus pandemic assistance payments, the Internal Revenue Service made clear in a letter to a leading legislator on child welfare issues.

FOSTER YOUTH FILE TAXES! Free Tax Help is HERE!

by iFoster | March 29, 2022

If you earned $12,400 or more you MUST file your taxes BUT - IF YOU WORKED AT ALL AND GOT PAID FILE BECAUSE YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND!

#ReUPChafee: Urge Congress to Continue Support for Older Youth from Foster Care During COVID-19

by iFoster | September 13, 2021

Check out Bill HR5167 which encourages Congress to extend the moratorium on aging out of foster care to September 2022 as well as increase funding for pandemic relief & provide more time to distribute funds to former & current #fosteryouth.

Pandemic Relief Funds for California Foster Youth Slow to Reach Needy Young Adults as Deadline Approaches

by Ifoster | August 31, 2021

California plans to distribute pandemic relief funds to current and former foster youth. But with a Sep. 3 application deadline approaching, advocates say the process has confused and even denied eligible youth, stalling much-needed lifeline benefits.

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