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

(Revised 4/1/15 ML #3437)

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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.

• Current Foster Care Youth Referral (SFN 1613)
• Release of Information, and
• Any other forms required by the Chafee IL provider

• 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.
• 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.