Independent Living Program - Florida's Center for Child Welfare

I N D E P E N D E N T L I V I N G G U I D E L I N E S 1 7 -Y E A R - O L D R E Q U I R E M E N T S§ 409.1451, FLA. STAT. (2007), § 39.701, FLA. STAT. (2007) AND 65C-28.009, 65C-31.010,F.A.C.Staffing, information and independent living requirements for youth in foster care from age 17-18Age: 17Participants The service worker must attendo The following shall be invitedo The service worker supervisoro The child welfare legal services,o The childo The child’s caregivero The child’s guardian ad litem – service worker is responsible for invitingo The child’s attorney – service worker is responsible for invitingo IL service providers and other significant individualso Child shall be encouraged to invite adults important to themTiming Within one month of 17th Birthday a new independent living skills assessment must becompleted (i.e. Daniel Memorial) § 409.1451(4)(b)4 There must be a Staffing 30 days prior to Special Judicial Review Judicial Review within 90 days of 17th Birthday. Regardless of permanency goal. 65C-28.009(6)(g) Hearing shall be conducted within the month that begins the 6 month period before thechild’s 18th birthday (17 ½ years old Judicial Review – See Worksheets and Guidelines)Requirements Must continue efforts to locate and achieve permanency until child reaches 18 65C-28.009(8) If child doesn’t want adoption the decision shall be reviewed twice a year 65C-28.009(8)F.A.C. Service worker to help youth to continue to establish connections with adults Shall assist child in application for Road to Independence Program, transitional support,aftercare services not later than 90 days prior to 18th Birthday service worker shall consult with youth and foster parents during 17th year to discusspossible continued placement.o service worker shall research other placements if continued placement isunavailable. 65C-31.010 (2)(b) c-d Written notification to youth (in conjunction with special JR and staffing 65C-31.010(2)(b)).