CMS-07-021/023 - Los Angeles County Department of Children and ...

EXHIBIT A
The CONTRACTOR shall monitor that each Placed Child receives school
photos and uniforms when appropriate. The CONTRACTOR shall monitor
that each Placed Child is given the opportunity to attend his/her prom(s)
and graduation(s).
3.11 Workforce Readiness Requirements:
3.11.1 The TILP
The CONTRACTOR shall participate with the CSW in the development of
a Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP) for each Placed Child 14
years or older and should receive an updated, signed TILP for any Placed
Child within 6 months following his/her 16 th birthday. The CONTRACTOR
shall have a copy of the TILP from the CSW on file. The CONTRACTOR
and Certified Foster Parents co-operate with the CSW to implement the
Placed Child’s TILP as appropriate.
3.11.2 The DCFS 5205 B (Revised 12-02)
For all Placed Children ages 14 years and older, the FFA social worker
and the Certified Foster Parents shall work cooperatively with the CSW
and the Placed Children to facilitate the CSW’s completion of Exhibit A-XI,
the DCFS 5205 B (Revised 12-02), “Emancipation Preparation Goal
Contract,” every six months.
3.11.3Cooperation with the DCFS Emancipation Program
The CONTRACTOR shall Monitor for Compliance that Certified Foster
Parents facilitate participation by Placed Children ages 14 years and older
in the DCFS Emancipation Program. The CSW shall make every effort to
provide CONTRACTOR with at least two weeks notice of acceptance to
the program.
3.11.4 Participation in the DCFS Emancipation Program
The CONTRACTOR shall Monitor for Compliance that Certified Foster
Parents facilitate participation by Placed Children, ages 16 and older, in
the DCFS Emancipation Program, including plans for emancipating youth,
including vocational training, work experience, and educational
opportunities. The CONTRACTOR shall not keep Placed Children from
attending vocational training programs or working on the job for reasons of
punishment.
3.11.5 Independent Living Skills
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