Chafee Eligibility for Adopted Youth 624-10-65

(9/15/06 ML 3048)

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Youth who were adopted after 16 years of age are eligible for the Education and Training Voucher Component, providing they meet all criteria excluding the “Aging Out of Care” criteria.

 

Youth who were adopted, regardless of their age, are not eligible for Room and Board Flex Funds.

 

Youth who were adopted after 14 years of age are eligible for consideration for the Current Foster Youth Component, as well as the Former Foster Youth component. They are also eligible for consideration for General Flex Funds. The priority status will be based on the youth’s individualized needs and circumstances; and program availability.