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Last Updated: October 6, 2009

Missouri

State Coordinator(s)

Missouri Children's Division, Older Youth Program, Children's Division
Sally Gaines
Program Development Specialist
615 Howerton Court
Post Office Box 88
Jefferson City , MO 65103
Phone: (573) 522-6279
Fax: (573) 526-3971
Email: Sally.A.Gaines@dss.mo.gov
Website: www.dss.mo.gov/cd/chafee/index.htm

2009 Chafee Allocation

$2,641,523

2009 ETV Allocation

$888,263

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

2352

State's Chafee Mission Statement

Information is currently unavailable.

Who is Eligible for Chafee Services?

Youth, ages 16-18, are served in the Independent Living Program. Workers in this program work to identify and assist youth in the development and implementation of an educational plan, and enroll youth in life skills training. DFS serves youth ages 18-21 and youth who have aged out of foster care at age 18 or after, but have not yet reached age 21.

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

Information is currently unavailable.

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?

If the youth is in school, court ordered, or it is in the youth's best interest.

Is the Extended Medicaid Option Available for Youth Until 21?

No

No additional information is available.

Can Youth in Care Get Driver’s Licenses?

No

No additional information is available.

Does the State Offer Tuition Waivers for Foster Youth?

No

No additional information is available.

Does the State Have a Youth Leadership Program?

Yes

The Missouri State Youth Advisory Board (SYAB) was established December 1992. The board may consist up to 21 youth and three non voting ex-officio members. Ex Progress of External Partners and Advisory Boards Officio members must be a current or former foster care youth who has served at least a one-year term as a board member or alternate, within the last three years. The SYAB meets on a quarterly basis. Each member of the board is a current or a recently aged out foster youth finishing their term. Each youth represents other youth in his/her region of the state. Regional membership is determined by how many youth reside in each region.