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Last Updated: October 6, 2009

Colorado

State Coordinator(s)

Colorado Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Alive/e Program
Shirley Dodd
Independent Living Coordinator
1575 Sherman Street
2nd Floor
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 866-4539
Fax:
Email: Shirley.Dodd@state.co.us

2009 Chafee Allocation

$2,084,961

2009 ETV Allocation

$701,109

Number of youth 16-21 (most current AFCARS data -2006)

2442

State's Chafee Mission Statement

Division of Child Welfare Vision:

Colorado’s children live in a safe, healthy and stable environment.

Division of Child Welfare Mission:

Everything we do enhances the delivery of child welfare services so that Colorado’s

children and families are safe and stable.

Who is Eligible for Chafee Services?

• Youth in out-of-home care under the age of 16, who have current permanency goal of other planned permanent living arrangement through relative and non-relative care.
• Youth in out-of-home care, age 16-21, with permanency goal of other planned permanent living arrangement through emancipation.
• Youth in out-of-home care, age 16-21, with goal of other planned permanent living arrangement through relative and non-relative care.
• Young adults, age 18-21, who were in out-of-home care on their 18th birthday.

What is the State's Definition of Room and Board?

Costs associated with shelter including rental deposits, and food.

Maximum Age that Youth may Remain in Care

21

No additional information is available.

Under what Conditions Can a Youth Remain in Care Beyond 18?

Special circumstances.

Is the Extended Medicaid Option Available for Youth Until 21?

No

Extended Medicaid is available for youth that are under 21, were Title IV-E eligible immediately prior to age 18 and left foster care or adoption subsidy at age 18 or older.

Can Youth in Care Get Driver’s Licenses?

Yes. Youth in care may gain a driver's license. This privilege is based upon the policy of each county.

Does the State Offer Tuition Waivers for Foster Youth?

No

No additional information is available. 

Does the State Have a Youth Leadership Program?

Yes

Colorado has the Colorado Youth Leadership Team and several county youth boards. For more information, please contact the Colorado State Independent Living Coordinator found on the NCWRCYD State by State pages. http://www.youthleadership.com/