Assessing Foster Care Youth, Age 16-18, Not Participating in the Chafee Independent Living Program 624-10-30-15-10

(Revised 10/15/2013 ML #3389)

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All foster care youth, age 16 and older, are required to have their independent living strengths and needs assessed. If the youth is not an active participant in the Chafee Independent Living Program, the custodian must assess the youth’s independent living needs.

 

Custodians have the option to choose the assessment tool which will best determine the youth’s needs. If custodians are unaware of available independent living assessments they may contact a Chafee IL Coordinator or the NDDHS Chafee IL Administrator for reference.  Independent living needs must be incorporated into the youth’s foster care case plan in order to meet federal requirements.