Free Phones for Foster Youth
Free Phones for Foster Youth is a California Lifeline Program for Youth age 13 to 26 inclusive across California through a simple eligibility and application process.
Free Phones for Foster Youth! California Lifeline Program for Youth age 13 to 26.
ELIGIBILITY
- Youth age 13 to 26 inclusive (youth in care at County Child Welfare discretion).
- Were in foster care on their 13th birthday or later.
- Proof-Ward of Court or County Dependency Letter.
PROGRAM PLAN
- FREE Smartphone (LG Empire) or FREE — Bring Your Own Phone* and low-cost refurb replacements.
- Unlimited Talk.
- Unlimited Text.
- Unlimited Data with 3GB High Speed.
- Mobile HotSpot.
- SD Video.
- Digital literacy training and ongoing tech support.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Sign up for iFoster here.
- Upload Application and ward of the court letter to your digital locker – if under 16 – email application to support@ifoster.org.
Get on the Waitlist.
For more information or to get on the waitlist, please call, email or text iFoster at: 1-855-936-7837 / phone@ifoster.org / 530-414-5060.
Help make the sign-up process easier here.
Using iFoster’s programs and services decreases family needs, improves child and caregiver well-being, improves life-satisfaction, improves grades, and can help youth successfully transition to independence.