The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions regarding including postsecondary education support in child welfare services case plan. Children age 16 and over and non-minor dependents are encouraged to pursue post-secondary education. The case plan must now identify who will assist youth with applications for postsecondary education, including career and technical education, and related financial aid unless the youth states they will not pursue postsecondary education. If the youth changes their mind and wants to pursue postsecondary education, the case plan must be updated to identify the person who will provide postsecondary education support.
Various resources must be made available to postsecondary education support persons. (ACL 18-104, September 12, 2018.)