Roles and Responsibilities of Custodians 624-10-90-30

(9/15/06 ML 3048)

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Regarding youth age 16 and older, identified as likely to remain in care until their 18th birthday:

• Identify, and refer to the Regional IL Coordinator, those current foster care youth, age 16 and older, who have been identified as likely to remain in care until the age of 18.

• Extend invitations to Regional Chafee Coordinators to attend the Foster Care Child and Family Team Meetings for all youth participating in the Chafee Independent Living Program.

• Incorporate the identified strengths, needs and goals relating to Independent Living into the Single Plan of Care Document.

• Encourage the Foster Care Child and Family Team Members to complete identified tasks.

• Encourage the youth to participate in the “Former Foster Youth Component” following their discharge.

• Inform youth that it is an option to remain in foster care past their 18th birthday for the purpose of completing high school, pursuing vocational training, or attending college.

 

Regarding youth age 16 and older, identified as not likely to remain in care until their 18th birthday:

• Utilize the Foster Care Child and Family Team to assess the Youth’s strengths and needs pertaining to Independent Living.

• Determine, with the assistance of the Foster Care Child and Family Team, and the Regional IL Coordinator, if the youth’s particular situation warrants a referral to Regional IL Coordinator.

• Incorporate the youth’s strengths and needs into the tasks and goals under a relevant domain pertaining to Independent Living in the Single Plan of Care.

• Encourage the Foster Care Child and Family Team members to implement assigned tasks.

• Collaborate with, and complete referrals to Community Partners as needed to address the youth’s Independent Living needs.

• Consult with the Regional Chafee Coordinator as needed.