Birth certificate
When you are in DCF custody, you should be able to get your original or a copy of your birth certificate from your social worker. Once you are out of DCF custody, DCF should give you the original birth certificate.
Social security card
If you are in DCF custody and have a social security card already, DCF should give you the original or a copy when you need it. If you never had a card or cannot find your card, you can apply for an original or a replacement card. Ask your DCF social worker for help before you turn 18 or go to the page Learn what documents you will need to get a Social Security Card.
MassHealth card
If DCF does not have a MassHealth card for you, you can get a replacement by calling MassHealth Enrollment Center at 1 (888) 665-9993.
Medical records
If DCF does not have copies of your medical records, call your latest doctor or the doctor with the medical information you want to find out how you can get copies from them. You have a right to all of your medical records but will probably have to request them in writing.
DCF records
You have a right to all of your DCF records. DCF should provide you with all of your records if you give/send/fax a request in writing to the attention of the Director of Areas where your social worker works.
School records
You will want your high school diploma or GED certificate or the record of the classes you took and passed. Ask your latest school for this or ask your lawyer or social worker for help getting these records.
Green card, work permit or other documents from immigration
If you are not a citizen of the US, be sure to obtain your Green Card, work permit or other documents from immigration and keep these in a safe place. If you lose your green card you can apply for a replacement. Ask your DCF social worker for help or go to I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).