What states have extended foster care?
States with approved title IV-E extended foster care for youth ages 18 to 21 includes: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon.
What is kin gap?
The Kinship Guardian Assistance Payment (Kin-GAP) Program was established to promote permanency for foster children living with an approved relative caregiver by offering guardianship through the juvenile court when dependency is dismissed.
How much do foster parents get in California?
The state of California pays foster parents an average of $1000 to $2,609 per month to help with the expenses from taking care of the child. It is one of the highest-paying states in the nation in this regard. This figure is for each child you take into your home.
What does SILP stand for in foster care?
Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP) A Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP) is a flexible, non-licensed foster care placement available to non-minor dependents (NMDs) participating in the (EFC).
What is a SILP?
What is a SILP? A SILP is housing that you find. This could be a room you rent from a relative or friend, an apartment, a college dorm, etc. You decide who you live with and where you live.
Do I need an assessment to become a SILP?
Utilities companies may require small deposits. If you are attending college, dorms or other on campus housing is automatically approved as a SILP. No assessment is needed. If you are considering moving to another county/state, talk to your social worker, probation officer, or attorney before you move.
How old do you have to be to live in foster care?
You may live in a foster home, or in a group home until you graduate high school or turn 19 years old. You may also live in the home of a relative or family friend, transitional housing, or what is called a “supervised independent living placement” or SILP for short.