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Section 4 Overview

This section pertains to the policy and procedures necessary when an out-of-home placement of a child is imminent or has occurred.

Chapter 21 Overview

This chapter discusses activities necessary when a youth is between the ages of 14-21.

Table of Contents

21.1  Mandates and Rationale

21.2  Definition and Purpose

21.3  Older Youth Program

21.3.1     Program Goals
21.3.2     Eligibility
21.3.3     Referral Process
21.3.4     Youth Assessment
21.3.5      Credit Reports
21.3.6     Education and Training Vouchers
21.3.7     Educational Opportunity for Children of Families Serving in the Military
21.3.8     State Youth Advisory Board

21.4  Aftercare Program

21.4.1     Referral and Assessment
21.4.2     Healthcare for Former Foster Care Youth
21.4.3     Procedural Guidelines for Service Delivery
21.4.4     Education and Training Vouchers
21.4.5     Timeframes and Exceptions

21.5  Independent Living Arrangement

21.5.1     Criteria for Independent Living Arrangement
21.5.2     Independent Living Arrangement Housing Options
21.5.3     Independent Living Arrangement Support Services/Systems
21.5.4     Termination of Independent Living Arrangement

21.6  Transitional Living Program (TLP)

21.6.1     Transitional Living Advocate

21.6.1.1  TLP Advocate Training
21.6.1.2  TLP Advocate Approval
21.6.1.3  Advocate Maintenance Payment
21.6.1.4  Characteristics of the Youth

21.6.2     TLP Group Home
21.6.3     TLP Single/Scattered Site Apartments

21.7  Exit Plan

21.8  Resource Development

21.9  Outcomes

Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)

CD04-15, CD04-56, CD04-79, CD05-02, CD05-72

Memoranda History:

CD07-38, CD08-73, CD09-05, CD12-06

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