{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-63.2-919","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 63.2-919","heading":"Fostering Futures program; eligibility","body":"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; and2. 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.2020, cc. 95, 732.","path":["Title 63.2. Welfare (Social Services)","Subtitle III. Social Services Programs","Chapter 9. FOSTER CARE","Article 2. Fostering Futures"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/63.2-919/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:18:09Z","sha256":"ad8ca4ecd19fd3ca8107813d19eb177f0886a3684bb834c13f7c7e29a63660e4","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-63.2-918","next":"us-va/va.-code-63.2-920"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}