… NextUP … NextUP … NextUP You may contact the NextUp Department by using the chat feature below. Please be advised that, in compliance with FERPA regulations, we are only able to address general inquiries and cannot provide specific information … 8:00 AM–3:00 PM. Step 3: Verify Your Status as a Foster Youth To qualify for the NextUp/CAFYES program, you must verify that you were in foster care on or after your 13th birthday. Ward of the Court (WOC) Verification: Request Online: Visit the …