Texas Child Protection Law Bench Book

2024 version: As effective October 1, 2024

D. Older Youth

FFPSA extends the age for independent living services for young adults formerly in foster care up to age 23 and extends eligibility for Education and Training Vouchers (ETV) for qualifying youth to age 26. For more details about services for transitioning youth, see the Post-Secondary Opportunities section of the Education chapter of this Bench Book.