Chafee Eligibility for Out-of-State Youth 624-10-50

(Revised 10/15/2013 ML #3389)

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If a youth in foster care, who meets eligibility for the Chafee Independent Living Program, is placed in another state, the state of origin must fund the identified services for that youth. The sending state is also responsible for foster care maintenance payments and case planning, which includes a written description of the programs and services that will be provided to help youth age 16 or older prepare for the transition from foster care to independence. States can request courtesy case management from an out of state Chafee IL provider, but the request will not always be accepted due to the voluntary nature of the program structure. If not accepted, the Custodian is responsible to ensure that the foster youth’s independent living needs are assessed and addressed regardless of placement location. The North Dakota Chafee program is not the best option for youth placed out of state, as the Chafee IL Coordinator cannot meet with the youth regularly to achieve set goals and tasks.