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Last Updated: October 6, 2009

Virginia

State Coordinator(s)

Virginia Department of Social Services
Letha Moore-Jones
Independent Living Program Coordinator
7 Eighth Street
4th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 726-7576
Fax: (804) 692-1284
Email: letha.moore-jones@dss.virginia.gov
Website: www.dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/independent.html

2009 Chafee Allocation

$2,005,337

2009 ETV Allocation

$674,334

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

1914

State's Chafee Mission Statement

Information is currently unavailable.

Who is Eligible for Chafee Services?

Information is currently unavailable.

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

Virginia defines "room and board" as security deposits, apartment application fees, utilities and telephone connection fees, food, emergency shelter and rent payment for youth.

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?

Youth must be enrolled in an educational or vocational program and agree to participate in the Independent Living Program.

Is the Extended Medicaid Option Available for Youth Until 21?

No

Youth can continue to receive Medicaid up to age 21 providing they are enrolled in an educational or vocational program and meet income requirements.

Can Youth in Care Get Driver’s Licenses?

Information is currently unavailable.

Does the State Offer Tuition Waivers for Foster Youth?

Yes

Provides grants for tuition and fees at Virginia community colleges for a Virginia resident who has received a high school diploma or a general educational development (GED) certificate and was in foster care or in the custody of the Department of Social Services or is considered a special needs adoption at the time such diploma or certificate was awarded.

Does the State Have a Youth Leadership Program?

Yes

Virginia Youth Advisory Council (VYAC).