4.4.13 Independent Living Arrangement
This placement resource may best meet a youth's needs if:
- Youth is at least sixteen (16) years of age;
- Youth is under court jurisdiction and in the custody of the Children’s Division;
- There is no likelihood of reunification with parent/legal guardian;
- The Adolescent Family Support Team Guide and Individualized Action Plan, CD-94, Life Skills Strengths/Needs Assessment Reporting Form, CD-97, and the Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessment have been completed and based on these assessments, there is team agreement that this is the best option for the youth;
- Youth is receiving Chafee Foster Care Independence Program Services for life skills instruction;
- Youth is able to demonstrate competency in life skills;
- Youth is able to live independently;
- Manage own finances and maintain own residence
- Youth has demonstrated pattern of responsible conduct for at least six (6) months;
- No criminal law violations;
- School performance, if applicable, equal to capabilities;
- Has exhibited reasonable money management skills;
- Youth is attending an educational or vocational school and/or employed; and
- Youth has a self-developed plan for independent living.
The youth may require support services to successfully live independently. The case manager and youth will determine the type and frequency of services jointly. Youth in independent living arrangements continue to be seen twice a month by the case manager.
Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)
CS03-12, CS03-21, CS03-27, CD04-79, CD05-80, CD06-16, CD06-50