California Offers Lessons in Expanding Foster Care

Chris Engel 8/28/137:04 PM

"What California is rolling out, and continues to tweak now, is its Assembly Bill 12, signed in 2010, which extends foster care up to age 21. It’s meant to give young people time to work on things like finding a job, applying for school and financial aid, opening a bank account and finding a permanent connection to an adult supporter.

"It can come with direct foster care payments to pay for independent living quarters like a dorm, apartment or room to rent.

"Another option allows for support while living with biological family...."

http://jjie.org/california-offers-lessons-in-expanding-foster-care/

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