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Division of Children & Family Services 2009 Chafee Allocation$1,354,675 2009 ETV Allocation$455,536 Number of youth 16-21 (most current AFCARS data -2006)471 State's Chafee Mission StatementInformation is currently unavailable. Who is Eligible for Chafee Services?All youth in foster care age 15.5 until age 21. What is the State's Definition of Room and Board?Information is currently unavailable. Maximum Age that Youth may Remain in Care21
No additional information is available. Under what Conditions Can a Youth Remain in Care Beyond 18?
Information is currently unavailable. Is the Extended Medicaid Option Available for Youth Until 21?Yes Youth are eligible for Medicaid after aging out of foster care at the time they turned 18. They are eligible until age 21. A re-determination review is done every 12 months. Residency is the only required verification for the review. Can Youth in Care Get Driver’s Licenses?Yes There is no statewide policy but handled by each region. 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 Statewide Youth Advisory Board provides many youth development activities and learning opportunities for youth to learn about social advocacy, leadership, public speaking and community networking. |