This letter conveys instructions regarding the forms used for the assessment of a prospective or existing relative or nonrelative extended family member (NREFM) caregivers for the new extended foster care program. (That program allows a foster youth over age 18 and up to age 20 to receive foster care benefits and services.) [Download]
A review of the requirements for re-entry of a former foster youth (probation, child welfare or tribally supervised) into Foster Care after attaining 18 years of age. Covers both case management and eligibility determination. A future letter will cover non-related legal guardian cases who at age 18 and over want to return to the guardian’s care. [Download]
AB 12 roll out continues: Instructions on the extension of Kin-GAP Program benefits and AAP to age 21. 12 pages of important info, so just read the whole thing if this is your practice area. [Download]
The Chafee ETV Program provides grants up to $5,000 per year to current and former foster youth to use for higher education or technical training. This ACIN supersedes ACL 07-33. Attachments include the revised eligibility verification process, the revised Chafee ETV Foster Care Eligibility Certification form, a current Chafee ETV contact list, and a current Independent Living Program Coordinator list. [Download]