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DC Child and Family Services Agency 2009 Chafee Allocation$1,091,992 2009 ETV Allocation$198,603 Number of youth 16-21 (most current AFCARS data -2006)822 State's Chafee Mission StatementThe mission of the District of Columbia’s CFCIP also known as the Center of Keys for Life (CKL) is to assist adolescents and young adults with acquiring the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve independence. Through agency and community services, CKL promotes permanency; encourages lifelong connections; provides education/vocational opportunities and, supports the development of life skills that enable adolescents to achieve self-sufficiency.
Who is Eligible for Chafee Services?All youth in foster care, ages 15-21 years old. Youth between the ages of 18 and 21 who exited foster care prior to their 21st birthday also qualify for Chafee Services. What is the State's Definition of Room and Board?Financial assistance associated with housing i.e. payment of rental deposits and/or utility deposits, food purchases or emergency assistance for eligible emancipated youth, i.e. those youth who are at least 18 years of age, but have not yet attained 21 years of age. The District of Columbia may spend less than, but cannot exceed, 30 percent of the total of the ILP allocation for the room and board needs as defined above. Maximum Age that Youth may Remain in Care21
No additional information is available. Under what Conditions Can a Youth Remain in Care Beyond 18?
In the District of Columbia, Jurisdiction for youth in foster care ends at age 21. The court must approve requests to terminate care before age 21. Is the Extended Medicaid Option Available for Youth Until 21?No
The District of Columbia offers health care services to low-income District residents who do not have health insurance and are not eligible for Medicaid or D.C Healthy Families. For more information, go to http://www.chartered-health.com/. Can Youth in Care Get Driver’s Licenses?Yes
The youth must be 18 years of age. The District of Columbia will pay for the cost of a youth’s initial driver’s education course up to $800.00. Does the State Offer Tuition Waivers for Foster Youth?No
The District of Columbia partners with several corporations to provide scholarships for youth. The District of Columbia also provides youth a Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) through the State Education Office, which allows them to attend any state/public institution in the nation and pays the difference of in state and out of state rates. Does the State Have a Youth Leadership Program?Yes
YOAM, Youth On A Mission, is the Washington, DC’s Foster Care Youth Advisory Board, consisting of youth ranging from 14 to 20. These youth have been in some form of substitute care before their 21st birthday (i.e., foster home, group home, independent living program, kinship care, etc.). Our mission is to be the voice for all foster youth in the Washington, DC area. We work towards changing and upgrading the foster care policies and procedures to make improvements for youth in care. We are getting this done by educating the community, speaking out about needed changes, providing solutions, and offering support to youth who are or have been in substitute care. |