PAL staff may provide PAL services, based upon funding availability, to the following additional eligible population:

  •   youth age 16, who are likely to remain in DFPS conservatorship until age 18, and who are in a non-paid substitute care placement (relative or kinship placement);

  •   youth as young as age 14 in DFPS conservatorship, who are likely to remain in care until age 18, for age-appropriate services;

  •   youth who have been legally emancipated while in DFPS conservatorship;

  •   youth age 16 and 17 in DFPS conservatorship while living with a parent or guardian, and who are likely to remain in care until age 18; and

  •   youth or young adults who are undocumented, who may qualify if they meet eligibility criteria.

See the Transitional Living Services Resource GuidePDF Document for information on funding PAL services for youth and young adults who move to Texas from another state.