Chafee Independent Living Referrals for Foster Care Alumni 624-10-25-10-11

(Revised 4/1/15 ML #3437)

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Custodians are required to inform foster care youth, who are aging out of care, of services available to them through the Chafee Independent Living Program upon discharge.

 

Chafee IL Coordinator are required to provide services to eligible youth who have been discharged foster care and who agree to be active participants in the program until age 21.

 

Paperwork:

 

Custodians Responsibility: If a youth is over the age of 16, Custodians are required to complete the foster care verification form (SFN 1612) upon discharge. This form may assist youth with entry into the ND Chafee IL program, apply for FAFSA, receive scholarships, and if they “aged out” it could provide proof for Medical Assistance until age 26.

 

Youth Responsibility: Youth discharged from foster care and interested in participating in the Chafee IL program are required to complete the Foster Care Alumni Referral (SFN 1614). If age eligible, youth will also need to sign a release of information. Lastly, youth will need a copy of the SFN 1612 (verification of their time in care) completed by their custodian.