Updates on NC DHHS Transition Aged Youth Programs
Stay informed about the latest developments in North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) Transition Aged Youth programs, including changes in foster care services, extended support for youth, and upcoming events. Learn about the impact of Public Law 116-260 on foster care programs and find out how to get involved in listening sessions and technical assistance sessions. Contact key personnel for more information.
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NC Department of Health and Human Services Division of Social Services Transition Aged Youth Updates LeAnn McKoy Foster Care 18 to 21 Program Coordinator June 9, 2021 1 NCDHHS, Division of Social Services | Children s Service Committee June 9, 2021
Background: Public Law 116-260 The law provides supplemental appropriations for programs supporting youth and temporary provisions related to foster care and extended foster care programs, such as: Temporary suspension of aging out of foster care and permitting re-entry of youth who have left foster care Temporary suspension of age, education, and employment requirements for title IV-E foster care maintenance payments Notice to youth and young adults and public awareness campaign Extended Chafee services until age 27 Education Training Voucher maximum limit increased from $5,000 to $12,000 per academic year 2 NCDHHS, Division of Social Services | Children s Service Committee June 9, 2021
Extended Foster Care County Reporting Tool 3 NCDHHS, Division of Social Services | Children s Service Committee June 9, 2021
Implementation Updates Listening Sessions with Youth and County LINKS Staff have occurred in March, April, and May Technical Assistance Sessions June 25thand July 23rd Guidance on Additional Chafee Funds Target Release by the end of June 2021 4 NCDHHS, Division of Social Services | Children s Service Committee June 9, 2021
Next LINK Up Call June 11th from 10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. Registration URL: https://attendee.gototraining.com/rt/33468577 31495409409 5 NCDHHS, Division of Social Services | Children s Service Committee June 9, 2021
Questions and Contact Information Shirley Williams, BSW Special Programs Manager NC DHHS, NC DSS shirley.williams@dhhs.nc.gov Erin Conner, MSW LINKS Program Coordinator NC DHHS, NC DSS Child Welfare Services erin.conner@dhhs.nc.gov LeAnn McKoy, MPA Foster Care 18 to 21 Program Coordinator NC DHHS, NC DSS Child Welfare Services leann.mckoy@dhhs.nc.gov 6 NCDHHS, Division of Social Services | Children s Service Committee June 9, 2021
