Virginia § 63.2-919 - Fostering Futures program; eligibility
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 63.2-919 — Fostering Futures program; eligibility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.2-919. Fostering Futures program; eligibility
The Fostering Futures program is available, on a voluntary basis, to an individual between 18 and 21 years of age who:
1. Was (i) in the custody of a local department immediately prior to reaching 18 years of age, remained in foster care upon turning 18 years of age, and entered foster care pursuant to a court order; or (ii) in the custody of a local department immediately prior to commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice and is transitioning from such commitment to self-sufficiency; and
2. Is (i) completing secondary education or an equivalent credential; (ii) enrolled in an institution that provides postsecondary or vocational education; (iii) employed for at least 80 hours per month; (iv) participating in a program or activity designed to promote employment or remove barriers to employment; or (v) incapable of doing any of the activities described in clauses (i) through (iv) due to a medical condition, which incapability is supported by regularly updated information in the program participant's case plan.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 63.2-919
What does Code of Virginia § 63.2-919 cover?
Section 63.2-919 ("Fostering Futures program; eligibility") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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