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TABLE OF CONTENTS f INTRODUCTION 3 ♦ f 25 THINGS A PERMANENT CONNECTION CAN MEAN 6 ♦ f YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN PLANNING FOR PERMANENCe 7 ♦ f RECONSIDERING REUNIFICATION 8 ♦ f UNDERSTANDING PLANNED PERMANENT LIVING ARRANGEMENT 9 ♦ f CONSIDERING LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP 10 ♦ f CONSIDERING ADOPTION 11 ♦ f TOP 10 REASONS TO ADOPT A TEENAGER 13 ♦ f YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 14 ♦ ♦ f FAQ (frequently asked questions) regarding Youth Development Services and financial assistance for higher education 15 f Chart 1: A COMPARISON OF FINANCIAL BENEFITS 17 ♦ f FUNDING SOURCES 25 ♦ f Chart 2: A COMPARISON OF LEGAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS 26 ♦ f LEGAL CITATIONS for charts 1 and 2 32 ♦
ABOUT THIS GUIDE The development of the original guide, from which this one was adapted for Los Angeles County, was supported by a mini-grant from the California Permanency for Youth Project, funded by the Stuart Foundation. It has been designed to serve as a tool for many different audiences, including: ♦ Foster and Kin Caregivers, Foster Family Agency Staff and Families, Group Home Providers, and those who care for Youth in Foster Care: to provide information as well as to serve as a tool in consideration regarding permanency for youth in foster care; ♦ Youth in Foster Care: to provide information to youth as they explore and consider different permanency options ♦ Child Welfare Staff: to assist in their work with youth and families ♦ Community Partners and those Agencies Serving Youth and Families involved in the Foster Care System: to inform and advise about the needs and options to be considered regarding permanecy for youth. This guide provides general, overall information. For specifics about your child’s situation, please consult with a social worker and/or an attorney. 2
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