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

(Revised 1/15/2011 ML #3257)

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

• Identify and refer current foster care youth, age 16 and older, who have been identified as likely to remain in care until the age of 18 to the Chafee IL Coordinator.
• Extend invitations to the Chafee IL 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 care plan.
• Encourage the Foster Care Child and Family Team members to complete identified tasks.
• Encourage the youth to participate in the Foster Care Alumni Component” following their discharge from care until age 21.
• Encourage the youth to participate in the "Education and Training voucher component" following their discharge from care.
• 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 Chafee IL Coordinator, if the youth’s particular situation warrants a referral to the Regional Chafee Independent Living Program.
• Incorporate the youth’s strengths and needs into the tasks and goals pertaining to independent living into the care plan.
• 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 Chafee IL Coordinator as needed.