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 the case goal for youth is not reunification, adoption and legal guardianship.
Table of Contents
21.3 Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
21.3.1 Program Goals
21.3.2 Eligibility
21.3.3 Referral Process
21.3.4 Youth Assessment
21.3.5 Life Skills Curriculum
21.3.6 Educational Assistance
21.3.7 Education and Training Vouchers
21.4 Pre-Independent Living Program
21.4.1 Program Structure
21.4.1.1 Goals
21.4.1.2 Eligibility21.4.2 Youth Assessment
21.4.3 Group Structure
21.4.4 Curriculum
21.4.5 Outcomes
21.5 Aftercare Program
21.5.1 Referral and Assessment
21.5.3 Maximum Expenditures Guidelines
21.5.4 Procedural Guidelines for Service Delivery21.5.4.1 Emergency/Crisis Intervention
21.5.4.2 Housing/Room & Board
21.5.4.3 Support Services
21.5.4.4 Education and Training Vouchers
21.5.4.5 Job Training/Employment Assistance
21.5.4.6 System Changes/Case Record Documentation
21.5.4.7 Case Closing
21.5.4.8 Timeframes and Exceptions
21.6 Independent Living Arrangement
21.6.1 Criteria for Independent Living Arrangement
21.6.2 Independent Living Arrangement Housing Options
21.6.3 Independent Living Arrangement Support Services/Systems
21.6.4 Termination of Independent Living Arrangement
21.7 Transitional Living Program (TLP)
21.7.1 Transitional Living Advocate
21.7.1.1 TLP Advocate Training
21.7.1.2 TLP Advocate Approval
21.7.1.3 Advocate Maintenance Payment
21.7.1.4 Characteristics of the Youth21.7.2 TLP Group Home
21.7.3 TLP Single/Scattered Site Apartments
21.8 Exit Plan Interview
21.9 Resource Development
21.10 Outcomes
Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)
CD04-15, CD04-56, CD04-79, CD05-02, CD05-72
