Foster Care – Aging Out at 18
Effective July 1, 2018, the Voluntary Extension of Care (VEC) creates an option for youth who are aging out of foster care at age 18 to continue to receive placement services and other supports until his/her 21st birthday. Participation is entirely voluntary.
DCYF must inform youth in care who are almost 18 of the option to ask for assistance with housing and other support services under they are 21. If you left DCYF at age 18, you may still be able to get assistance from the DCYF VEC until you reach age 21.