Older Youth Program (OYP)
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 Youth with Special Needs
- 21.3.7 Education and Training Vouchers
- 21.3.8 Educational Opportunity for Children of Families Serving in the Military
- 21.3.9 State Youth Advisory Board
- 21.4 Aftercare Program
- 21.5 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 Transitional Living Program Group Home (TLG)
- 21.6.3 Transitional Living Program Single/Scattered Site Apartments (TLS)
- 21.6.1 Transitional Living Advocate
- 21.7 Exit Plan
- 21.7.1 Guardianship and Conservatorship
- 21.7.1.1 Effects of Guardianship and Conservatorship
- 21.7.1.2 Steps to Be Taken
- 21.7.1 Guardianship and Conservatorship
- 21.8 Resource Development
- 21.9 Outcomes