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;
- Life skills inventory (CS-3) has been completed;
- Youth has successfully graduated from a life skills instruction program;
- 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 child may require support services to successfully live independently. The case manager and youth will determine the type and frequency of services jointly.
Chapter Memoranda History: (prior to 1/31/07)
CS03-12, CS03-21, CS03-27, CD04-79, CD05-80, CD06-16, CD06-50