Chafee Program Purpose and Services
Chafee Program Purposes:
To ensure that youth are provided education, training, financial support, community linkage and other needed services.
To support and serve youth to complement their efforts toward self-sufficiency.
To assure that youth make the transition from foster care to independence successfully.
Some services available may include:
- Community service linkage/ support
- Housing assistance
- Employment preparation/training/skills
- Transportation assistance
- Medical care assistance
- Clothing assistance
- Educational services/referrals
- Educational Training Vouchers (ETV)
For further information contact:
Christina Bertelli, Program Manager
Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Bureau for Children and Families
Children and Adult Services
350 Capitol St. Room 691
Phone: (304) 558-6067
Toll Free: (866) 720-3605
E-mail: Chafee@hsc.wvu.edu
