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Aging Out
Aging Out Don't Miss Out
For youth, ages 14-21, aging out of DYFS care, this book is for you. It tells you about what DYFS should be doing for you, what your rights are, and critical information about getting such things like Medicaid, financial assistance for college or job-training programs, and money to help you with other things. For questions call 973-353-3196 or email us.
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