Aging Out/Transition
FYI and FUP Overview Factsheet (National)
A general fact sheet about the FYI/FUP Programs for young people nationwide.
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition
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National Bench Card: Ensuring Housing Security for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care by Utilizing FYI Vouchers
A document to provide judges with questions and guidelines to help them make decisions to...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition
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Federal Legislation Impacting Older Youth – 2024
This document provides a summary and update on federal laws that are introduced in Congress...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Public Benefits/Funding
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Extended Foster Care Background and Reference Information
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care
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California Bench Card: Ensuring Housing Security for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care by Utilizing FYI Vouchers
The court plays a central role in ensuring that young people have an adequate transition...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition
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Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative FAQs
The purpose of this FAQ is to provide guidance to stakeholders in California on the...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Public Benefits/Funding
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ALERT: Applications Open for CDSS’s Guaranteed Income (GI) Pilot Program for 300 Youth Aging Out of Extended Foster Ca...
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) oversees the Guaranteed Income (GI) Pilot Program and...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12, AB 12 Probation, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Foster Care Benefits, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice, Public Benefits/Funding
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Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Voucher Program: Best Practices for Stakeholders
The purpose of this document is to provide insight to stakeholders in California on successful...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition
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Collaborating for Change – Emergency Placement Blueprint
Many counties in California are grappling with emergency housing needs for older youth in foster...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care
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NACC Red Book 4th Edition: Representing Transition-Aged Youth (Chapter 22)
The National Association of Counsel For Children (NACC) recently released the 4th edition of its...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Legal Representation
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Community Care Licensing (CCL) Complaints: An Overview for Advocates
The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation, Child Welfare, Congregate care, Foster care, Group Homes/Non-Secure Placement, Inspection/assessment material, Juvenile Justice, Placement/Confinement, Standards/enforcement
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Template Community Care Licensing Complaint
The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) of the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation, Child Welfare, Congregate care, Foster care, Group Homes/Non-Secure Placement, Inspection/assessment material, Juvenile Justice, Placement/Confinement, Standards/enforcement
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Trainings and Workshops from Youth Law Center’s Transition-Aged Youth (TAY) Civil Legal Practice Exchange (Fall 2020 &...
Youth Law Center’s TAY Practice Exchange is a free practice support network for civil legal advocates across...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12, Access to care, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Education, Equity Issues, Foster care, Foster Care Benefits, Girls, Health, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice, LGBTQ, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, Mental Health, Mental health needs, Public Benefits/Funding, Specific services/programs, SSI/Social Security
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Toolkit to Promote the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Program (California)
This toolkit contains fact sheets for the following stakeholders in California: young people, public housing...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Public Benefits/Funding
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Transition Planning for California Foster Youth FAQ
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care
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Fact Sheet: Overview of SB 187: Updates to Foster Youth Rights Regarding Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
The Foster Care Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Assistance Program (created by AB 1633...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice, Public Benefits/Funding, SSI/Social Security
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Template Letters for SSI/OASDI Advocacy for California Foster Youth
This resource contains template letters to request information and actions related to foster youth clients,...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice, Public Benefits/Funding, SSI/Social Security
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Housing & Homelessness Prevention for Transition Aged Foster and Former Foster Youth: A Presentation of the Youth L...
Homelessness both during extended foster care and after leaving extended foster care are critical issues...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice
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Advocacy Strategies for Preventing Involuntary Exits from THP-NMD: A Presentation of the Youth Law Center
Homelessness and housing/placement instability are a critical issue facing transition-aged youth in California. Despite broad...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice
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Housing Preservation Strategies: A Supplement to Youth Law Center’s Presentation: Housing & Homelessness Preventi...
Homelessness both during extended foster care and after leaving extended foster care are critical issues...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice
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Glossary of Terms: A Supplement to Youth Law Center’s Presentation: Advocacy Strategies for Preventing Involuntary Exi...
This supplement to the Youth Law Center Presentation: Advocacy Strategies for Preventing Involuntary Exits from THP-NMD provides a...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice
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Hypotheticals: A Supplement to Youth Law Center’s Presentation: Advocacy Strategies for Preventing Involuntary Exits f...
This supplement to the Youth Law Center Presentation: Advocacy Strategies for Preventing Involuntary Exits from THP-NMD provides...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice
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Unusual Circumstances Override
This resource provides guidance on how to assist youth who cannot obtain parental information to...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Education, Education Access, Foster care, Juvenile Justice
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Youth Law Center Housing Resources (2020-present)
Homelessness and housing/placement instability for current foster youth, youth in extended foster care and former...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice
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Golden State Social Opportunities Program
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Education, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition
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Fact Sheet: Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus)
Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus) is a transitional housing program designed to provide housing and supportive...
Categories: AB 12, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice
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Policy Alert: THP-Plus Program Expansion: A Resource for Current and Former Foster Youth in California
The Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus) is a transitional housing program that provides housing and supportive...
Categories: AB 12, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice
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An Overview of FYI/FUP Vouchers: A Resource for Current and Former Foster Youth in California
The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative and Family Unification Program (FUP) are Housing Choice...
Categories: AB 12, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice
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Maximizing Housing Entitlements for Current and Former Foster Youth
Homelessness both during extended foster care and after leaving extended foster care are critical issues...
Categories: AB 12, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice
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TAY PX Flyer
Categories: Aging Out/Transition
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FYI/FUP Template Letters
Assisting young adults in securing affordable housing continues to be a challenging task. The tools...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Public Benefits/Funding
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Information gathering letter on existing FYI program
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Legal Representation, Public Benefits/Funding
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Referral letter for FUP from Civil Legal Aid attorney
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Legal Representation, Permanency planning, Public Benefits/Funding
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Referral letter for FYI from Civil Legal Aid attorney
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Legal Representation, Public Benefits/Funding
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FYI Referral Letter CA Attorneys
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Public Benefits/Funding
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FYI and FUP Overview Factsheet (California)
A general fact sheet about the FYI/FUP Programs for young people in California.
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Independent Living/Transition, Public Benefits/Funding
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S 2689 FAQ
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Health, Transitional Medicaid
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THP-NMD: An Advocacy Guide to Preventing Involuntary Exits
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition
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Transition Planning Check List for Young People Aging Out on December 31st
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care
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Fact Sheet: Transitional Housing Placement for Non-Minor Dependents (THP-NMD)
The Transitional Housing Placement program for Non-Minor Dependents (THP-NMD) is a transitional housing placement for...
Categories: AB 12, Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Independent Living/Transition
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Fact Sheet: Transitional Housing Placement for Minors (THP-M)
The Transitional Housing Placement Program for Minors (THP-M) is a transitional housing placement for youth...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Independent Living/Transition
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Six Ways to Ensure Transition Aged Youth Leverage Federal Support During and Post-Pandemic
A few things you can do to help transition aged youth with experience in the...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child Welfare, Foster care, Public Benefits/Funding
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Recommendations at a Glance: A Call to Action for Transition-Aged Youth During the Pandemic
Categories: Aging Out/Transition
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A Call to Action For Transition-Aged Foster Youth During the Pandemic
A Call to Action For Transition-Aged Foster Youth During the Pandemic
Categories: Aging Out/Transition
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Benefits for Young Adults – American Rescue Plan
Many young adults, including older youth in foster care, are eligible for an array of...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition
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TAY Pandemic Funding Maximization Matrix
Transition-aged youth continue to face challenges during the pandemic and recovery. The Consolidated Appropriations Act...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition
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Ensuring Stability and Success for Youth Tenants in THP-Plus
Youth Law Center and Bay Area Legal Aid have created a new resource that we...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Independent Living/Transition
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Preventing Involuntary Exits from THP-Plus
Preventing Involuntary Exits from Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus) was developed after young adults reported being...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition
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Youth Returning to the Community from Juvenile Justice Facilities: A Guide for Advocates
No child should remain in custody due to the lack of a reentry plan. Now...
Categories: Access to care, Aging Out/Transition, Detention, Disposition/placement, Education, Group Homes/Non-Secure Placement, Health, Independent Living/Transition, Juvenile Justice, Mental Health, Placement/Confinement, Public Benefits/Funding, Reducing Incarceration, Secure Juvenile Facilities
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Seven Strategies Counties Can Implement to Ensure Housing Stability and Maximize Participation in THP-Plus During COVID-...
Did you know that the California state budget recently made changes to the eligibility requirements...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition
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Six Immediate Steps for THP-Plus Stability
Youth Law Center, in partnership with John Burton Advocates for Youth and Bay Area Legal...
Categories: Independent Living/Transition
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Emergency Planning Toolkit for Transition Age Youth in Foster Care
Updated August 31, 2021. YLC has created an emergency planning resource to support attorneys and...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition
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Transitional House Program-Plus (THP-Plus) – YLC Fact Sheet
Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-Plus) is a transitional housing placement program designed to provide housing and...
Categories: Independent Living/Transition
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Closing the Extracurriculars Gap: Prioritizing Extracurricular Activities as a Key Intervention for Children and Youth i...
This Youth Law Center report describes the benefits of extracurricular participation for youth, families, and...
Categories: Aging Out/Transition, Child/Adolescent Development, Education Access, Mental Health
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AB 1849: Fact Sheet
Fact sheet on AB 1849 (Gipson): Medi-Cal for Emancipating Foster Youth
Categories: Access to care/EPSDT, Transitional Medicaid
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AB 1849 – Request for Signature
Letter to Governor Brown requesting signature on AB 1849, a bill intended to reduce barriers...
Categories: Access to care, Access to care/EPSDT, Transitional Medicaid
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Foster Care SSI Support Letter
Letter of support to SSA regarding extension of window for foster youth to apply for...
Categories: SSI/Social Security, Transitional Medicaid
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Former Foster Care Enrolled in Medi-cal
Charts showing numbers of former foster youth enrolled in Medi-cal.
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Job Annoucement
YLC Announcement for a Staff Attorney with with a minimum of seven years of experience...
Categories: AB 12
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Bill to Extend Foster Care Benefits for Probation Youth Clears California Senate Committee
Article appearing in Chronicle of Social Change on SB 12, bill to grant extended foster...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12, Dual jurisdiction
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Angel Enters Foster Care through Probation’s Door
Article in Chronicle of Social Change about pending legislation, SB 12, to extend foster care...
Categories: AB 12, Dual jurisdiction
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Widening Door on Extended Foster Care for Probation Youth
Articlein Chronicle of Social Change on how SB 12 will make it easier for foster...
Categories: AB 12, Dual jurisdiction
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SB 12 Support Letter
Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee in support of SB 12, a bill to provide a...
Categories: AB 12
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Medi-cal Coverage Until 26: Health Care for Former Foster Youth
Fact Sheet on Medi-Cal Coverage for former foster youth, including who qualifies, how to sign...
Categories: "Know your rights", Transitional Medicaid
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Advocates letter to CDHSC re former foster youth and IAP 24 Month Roadmap
Letter from children's advocacy coalition to CDHCS regarding problems enrolling former foster youth in Medi-Cal...
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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DHCS Flyer re Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth
Flyer from DHCS on Medi-Cal for former foster youth ---who qualifies and how to...
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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ACWDL 14-41 – Enrollment in the Former Foster Care Children’s (FFCC) Program for Mandatory Coverage Group an...
The purpose of this All County Welfare Directors Letter (AWCDL) is to provide County Department...
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Legal Rights of Teens in Out of Home Care (2014)
This booklet, based on California law, covers some of the concerns of a youth in...
Categories: "Know your rights", AB 12, AB 12, Access to care/EPSDT, Alternatives to incarceration/JDAI, Congregate care, Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Inmate Exclusion, Kinship/guardianship, Legal Rights/Placement, Mental Health Services Act, Permanency planning, Placement delay, Relatives/kinship care, Specific Services, SSI/Social Security, Title IV-E funding, Transitional Medicaid
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Children Now Flyer re: Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (San Bernardino County)
Flyer on Medi-Cal for former foster youth in San Bernardino County (do I quality, how...
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Children Now Flyer re Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth In Imperial County
Flyer on Medi-Cal for former foster youth in Imperial County (what is covered; how to...
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Fact Sheet: Medi-Cal Eligibility for Former Foster Youth Under the Affordable Care Act
Fact sheet on who is eligible for Medi-Cal eligibility under the Affordable Care Act (ACA)....
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Legal Referral List – Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth: Health Advocates
Referral list of programs that provide legal assistance for people having trouble getting Medi-Cal or...
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Webinar on Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (video)
Webinar on Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (video)
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Webinar on Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (powerpoint)
Webinar (powerpoint) on Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Children Now floyer re: Medi-cal for Former Foster Youth (Fresno County)
Flyer on Medi-Cal for former foster youth (Fresno County)
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Children Now Flyer re: Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (Alameda County)
Flyer on Medi-Cal for former foster youth (Alameda County)
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Children Now Flyer re: Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (Solano County)
Flyer on Medi-Cal for former foster youth (Solano County)
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Children Now Flyer re: Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (Santa Clara County)
Flyer on Medi-Cal for former foster youth (Santa Clara County)
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Children Now Flyer on Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (Los Angeles County)
Flyer on Medi-Cal for former foster youth (how to sign up in Los Angeles County)
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Children Now Fact Sheet on Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth
Fact sheet on Medi-Cal for former foster youth
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Children Now Flyer re Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (California)
Flyer on Medi-Cal for former foster youth
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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CWDA Former Foster Care Children Desk Aid
Information of FFCC eligiblity requirements, including outreach form and aplication
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Medi-Cal Application for Former Foster Youth
Application and Statement of Facts for an Individual who is Over 18 and Under 26...
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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DHCS Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Informational Letter
Treatment of Former Foster Care Children's Program
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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Transition Planning and Support for Tribal Youth – Powerpoint Presentation
This powerpoint presentation was presented during the training on Tribal Youth in Transition in collaboration...
Categories: AB 12
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DHCS Responses to Advocates’ Questions
In a question and answer format, the California Department of Health Care Services Medi-Cal Eligibility...
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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California Affordable Care Act Amendment re Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth
Section 14005.28 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code. This section shall become operative...
Categories: Transitional Medicaid
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What Caregivers Need to Know about AB 12 for Probation Involved Youth: Getting & Staying Eligible – A Power ...
This power point covers planning issues caregivers need to consider before the youth’s 18th birthday...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation
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What Caregivers Need to Know about AB 12 for Probation Involved Youth: Placements – Options, Limitations & Regul...
This power point covers the new foster family licensing regulations and placement options for youth...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation
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What Caregivers Need to Know about AB 12 for Probation Involved Youth: Transitioning to Independence – Supports a...
This power point covers the supports and other benefits available to help foster youth working...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation
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What Caregivers Need to Know about AB 12 for Probation Involved Youth: An Overview – A Power Point Presentation
This powerpoint provides an overview of AB 12 including eligibility, benefits, living settings, exit and...
Categories: AB 12, AB 12 Probation
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Supporting Young Adults: Cash, Medi-Cal, and Housing for Transition Aged Youth – Power point Presentation
Power point presentation on the benefits available to youth who are transitioning out of the...
Categories: Independent Living/Transition
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Transitional Medi-Cal & Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP+) – YLC Fact Sheet
A foster care youth who is in foster care on his/her 18th birthday is entitled...
Categories: Access to care/EPSDT, Independent Living/Transition
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Policy Brief – Transition to Postsecondary Education and Training Programs
California Foster Youth Education Task Force's policy brief on transition to postsecondary education and training...
Categories: A.B. 490/foster care education, Independent Living/Transition
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Emancipating from Foster Care in the Bay Area: What Types of Programs Are Available for Youth Aging Out of the Foster C...
This BASSC Monograph examines the current needs of youth aging out of the foster care...
Categories: Foster care, Independent Living/Transition
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Adolescents, the Foster Care System, and the Transition to Adulthood: What Legal Aid Lawyers Need to Know
Older adolescents leaving foster care still face tremendous obstacles as they make the transition to...
Categories: Foster care, Independent Living/Transition, Permanency planning
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