Aging Out/Transition

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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...

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Older Youth Related Federal Laws_May 2024

This document provides a list of the key provisions of federal law to support advocacy...

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Important Updates on FYI

This fact sheet provides an update for child welfare agencies and juvenile probation departments about...

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FYI Vouchers: The Role of Public Housing Authorities

This fact sheet describes how Public Housing Authorities can partner with child welfare and juvenile...

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FYI Vouchers: The Role of Judges

This fact sheet describes how judges can help ensure that young people are connected with...

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FYI Vouchers: The Role of Advocates

This fact sheet describes how advocates can assist young people in accessing an FYI or...

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FYI Vouchers: The Role of Young People

This fact sheet describes how young people can get assistance and access to FYI vouchers....

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FYI Vouchers: The Role of Landlords

This fact sheet explains how landlords can work with stakeholders to provide housing units to...

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FYI National Toolkit

This toolkit contains fact sheets for the following stakeholders: young people, public housing authorities, public...

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Important Updates on FYI

This fact sheet provides an update for child welfare agencies and juvenile probation departments about...

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FYI Vouchers in California: The Role of Public Housing Authorities

This fact sheet describes how Public Housing Authorities in California can partner with child welfare...

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FYI Vouchers in California: The Role of Judges

This fact sheet describes how judges can help ensure that young people are connected with...

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FYI Vouchers in California: The Role of Advocates

This fact sheet describes how advocates in California can assist young people in accessing an...

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FYI Vouchers in California: The Role of Landlords

This fact sheet explains how landlords in California can work with stakeholders to provide housing...

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FYI and FUP Overview Factsheet (National)

A general fact sheet about the FYI/FUP Programs for young people nationwide.

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Unusual Circumstances Override

This resource provides guidance on how to assist youth who cannot obtain parental information to...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Transition-Aged Youth Civil Legal Practice Exchange Flyer

This flyer provides an overview about Youth Law Center's Transition-Aged Youth Civil Legal Practice Exchange....

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Referral Letter Packet (CA and National)

The following template letters can be used as part of your advocacy to (1) request...

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FYI and FUP Overview Factsheet (California)

A general fact sheet about the FYI/FUP Programs for young people in California.

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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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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AB 1849: Fact Sheet

Fact sheet on AB 1849 (Gipson): Medi-Cal for Emancipating Foster Youth

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AB 1849 – Request for Signature

Letter to Governor Brown requesting signature on AB 1849, a bill intended to reduce barriers...

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Foster Care SSI Support Letter

Letter of support to SSA regarding extension of window for foster youth to apply for...

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Former Foster Care Enrolled in Medi-cal

Charts showing numbers of former foster youth enrolled in Medi-cal.

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Job Annoucement

YLC Announcement for a Staff Attorney with with a minimum of seven years of experience...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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SB 12 Support Letter

Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee in support of SB 12, a bill to provide a...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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)....

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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...

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Webinar on Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (video)

Webinar on Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (video)

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Webinar on Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth (powerpoint)

Webinar (powerpoint) on Medi-Cal for Former Foster Youth

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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)

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CWDA Former Foster Care Children Desk Aid

Information of FFCC eligiblity requirements, including outreach form and aplication

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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...

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DHCS Medi-Cal Eligibility Division Informational Letter

Treatment of Former Foster Care Children's Program

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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