Effective Date: 5-13-20
This chapter contains the following sections:
5.3 – Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
5.3.1 – Program Goals
5.3.2 – Eligibility
5.3.2.1 – Youth from another State
5.3.2.2 – Youth with Special Needs
5.3.3 – Referral Process
5.3.4 – Youth Assessment
5.4 – Transitional Living Program (TLP)
5.4.1 – Transitional Living Advocate
5.4.1.1 – TLP Advocate Training
5.4.1.2 – TLP Advocate Approval
5.4.1.3 – Advocate Maintenance Payment
5.4.1.4 – Characteristics of the Youth
5.4.2 – Transitional Living Program Group Home (TLG)
5.4.3 – Transitional Living Program Single/Scattered Site Apartments (TLS)
5.5 – Independent Living Arrangement (ILA)
5.5.1 – Criteria for Youth Being Considered for an Independent Living Arrangement
5.5.2 – Independent Living Arrangement Placement Options
5.5.3 – Independent Living Arrangement Support Services/Systems
5.5.4 – Independent Living Arrangement Placement Review Process
5.5.5 – Termination of Independent Living Arrangement
5.6.1 – Credit Checks
5.6.2 – Youth Bank Accounts
5.7 – Post-Secondary Educational Opportunities
5.7.1 – Resources and Supports
5.7.2 – Post-Secondary Visit
5.7.3 – Education and Training Vouchers
5.7.4 – Missouri Reach Tuition Waiver
5.7.5 – Missouri Reach Credential Completion and Employment
5.7.6 – Educational Opportunity for Children of Families Serving in the Military
5.8 – Youth Leadership and Advocacy
5.8.1 – State Youth Advisory Board
5.8.2 – “What’s It All About? A Guidebook for Youth in Out-of-Home Care”
5.8.3 – Foster Care Bill of Rights
5.9.1 – Housing Services – Coordinated Entry System
5.9.2 – Guardianship and Conservatorship
5.9.2.1 – Effects of Guardianship and Conservatorship
5.9.2.2 – Steps to Be Taken
5.11.1 – Referral and Assessment
5.11.2 – Healthcare for Former Foster Care Youth
5.11.3 – Procedural Guidelines for Service Delivery
5.11.4 – Education Financial Assistance and Support
5.11.5 – Timeframes and Exceptions
5.12 – National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD)
Overview
This chapter discusses the Older Youth Program and activities and services necessary to support youth between the ages of 14-21 with successful transition from care.