Eligibility for Youth in Kinship or Relative Care Placements 624-10-55

(9/15/06 ML 3048)

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Youth in Kinship or Relative Care Placements, ages 14 to 21, who are under the custody of the state, and part of the foster care system, are eligible for consideration in the Current Foster Youth and Former Foster Youth components of the IL Program, as well as eligible for consideration for General Flex Funds.  Priority Status will be based on the youth’s individualized needs, and service availability.

 

For the purposes of Chafee ETV and Room and Board Flex Fund eligibility, youth in kinship or relative care placements, must meet the definition of “aging out of foster care”. All of the following conditions must be present to meet the “Aging Out of Foster Care” requirement”:

  1. County retains custody until the age of 18.

  2. There is a current court order at the time the youth turns 18.

  3. Youth is open within the foster care system on their 18th birthday.

  4. Child and Family Team Meetings are occurring as required, with the latest being held within 3 months of the youth’s 18th birthday.

  5. The youth as a Current Single Plan of Care at the time of the 18th birthday.