Chafee Independent Living Referrals 624-10-25-05-11

(Revised 10/15/2013 ML #3389)

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PI-15-04

Attachment A - SFN 1612

Attachment B - SFN 1613

Attachment C - SFN 1614

 

 

The custodian from a public agency (County, DJS, or Tribe) will refer eligible current foster care youth to the regional Chafee Independent Living Program.

 

Chafee Referral Procedure:

Custodian will:

• Communicate with the youth about his/her willingness to participate in the voluntary Chafee Independent Living Program.
• Complete the required Chafee IL referral paperwork

• Chafee Referral Form (CF-1)
• Multi-Agency Release of Information (SFN 970)

• Scan/Email, Fax, or Mail required forms to the regional Chafee IL Coordinator
• If youth is an active Chafee participant; Custodian will

• Invite the Chafee IL Coordinator to quarterly Child & Family Team Meetings; and
• Provide updated and ongoing information to the Chafee IL Coordinator regarding the youth (mailing address/placement change, current foster care case plan, etc).

 

Chafee IL Coordinator will:

• Review referral paperwork (CF-1+ ROI).
• Determine program eligibility.
• Contact the case manager to notify of youth eligibility.
• If the youth is eligible and interested; the Chafee IL Coordinator will schedule an appointment to meet with the youth to complete an assessment and review or create independent living goals.