1. Paul Gibson, LCSW Bay Area Academy
Young Adults Transitioning From Group Care to Self-Sufficiency Version 1.0, 9/18/12
Paul Gibson, LCSW
Bay Area Academy

2. Course Objectives
To review exit outcome and group home data on child welfare and juvenile probation youth in out of home care
To discuss the emerging role of group homes under AB 12
To review the role of child welfare and juvenile probation in working with young adults and group homes in extended care
To review group homes services for young adults that prepares them for transition from congregate care
To review the placement options and transition resources for youth and young adults exiting congregate care

3. Child Welfare Dynamic Report System California 2011 Exit Outcomes
2212 Total Child Welfare Youth Exited Care
1272 (57.5%) Completed a High School Diploma or GED
603 (27.3%) Obtained Employment
2012 (91%) Secured Housing
448 Total Probation Youth Exited Care
244 (54.5%) Completed High School Diploma or GED
99 (22.1%) Obtained Employment
398 (88.8%) Secured Housing

4. Child Welfare Dynamic Reporting System Youth Living in Congregate Care January 1, 2012

5. Child Welfare Dynamic Report System Group Home Characteristics
Child Welfare Youth
52% ages were prescribed psychotropic medications compared to 21% of other youth in out of home care
24% ages had an IEP compared to 16% of other youth in out of home care
95% ages in care for at least 24 months had 3 or more previous placements
20% ages reunified with family and 68% emancipated
Juvenile Probation Youth
54% ages in care for at least 24 months had 3 or more previous placements
48% ages reunified with family and 24% emancipated

6. Child Welfare Youth in Group Homes
Group home placements are often used as a last resort when other types of out of home care have failed
Most youth have an extensive history of multiple placements with family members, foster homes and congregate care
Youth often have limited family and permanency options
Youth frequently have mental health, emotional and behavioral issues that interfere with achieving positive outcomes
Budget cuts have reduced residential treatment options resulting in more youth with mental health issues placed in group homes
Most youth have academic deficits, have not completed high school and have limited or no work experience
Some youth have had sudden changes in living situations that necessitated short term group home placement

7. Probation Youth in Group Homes
Group homes are the most frequently used type of out of home care
Youth are removed from their community due to their behavior
Family issues include lack of supervision, abuse and neglect, or criminal involvement
Budget cuts have reduced other placement options including ranches, camps and the youth authority
Youth often have mental health, substance use and behavioral issues that interfere with positive outcomes
Group homes provide better supervision and more services for probation youth than other out of home care
Probation youth often have more family permanency options

8. The Emerging Role of Group Homes
Education support with a focus on youth completing high school or obtaining their GED and learning college resources
Permanency support for youth with involvement of families and other significant adults to develop permanent connections
Behavioral interventions and skills building to help youth address emotional and behavioral issues impeding their progress
Intensive treatment services to help youth address past trauma, mental health, substance use, and unresolved family issues
Life skills development to support youth in learning self sufficiency, social skills, work readiness, and gaining work experience
Preparing youth for transition to a lower level of care including families, transitional housing, foster care and their communities

9. The Impact of AB 12/212 on Group Homes
Allows youth to remain in congregate care after turning 18 years of age as a Non-Minor Dependent (NMD) youth
Decision on group home placement for youth is a voluntary, youth driven, team based planning process
Continued group home placement needs to be in the best interest of the youth in order to complete high school or a GED
Once the young adult completes high school or turns age 19 they are expected to exit congregate care
Young adults with medical and mental health conditions can continue in short term placement in group homes after high school or age 19
Treatment strategies in extended group home placement should prepare them for a less restrictive and more family like setting

10. Potential Benefits of Group Home Care
Group homes can provide young adults with
the safety, support and additional time needed to
Complete high school or their GED
Participate in interventions to change behaviors to facilitate moving to a lower level of care
Access mental health and substance abuse treatment
Develop family and permanency connections
Obtain a job and start saving money
Enroll in vocational training or post secondary education
Prepare for transitional housing

11. Group Discussion
What are the characteristics and challenges of young adults you have worked with in congregate care?
What service needs did they have in order to make a successful transition to adulthood?
What are the characteristics and service components of the group homes that you have worked with?
What are strengths and weaknesses of congregate care?
How can you work with young adults and group homes to achieve positive outcomes and successful transitions from congregate care?

12. Extended Care Partnerships
AB 12 extended care requires all of us to work together
to achieve positive outcomes with young adults
These partnerships include the young adult, social worker or probation officer, group home placement, & adult community services
The SW or DPO maintains frequent contact with the youth in extended care to monitor their progress
The SW or DPO and group home work closely together to ensure the young adult transition goals are met
The SW or DPO & group home actively support the youth in developing permanent connections with family & other significant adults
The SW or DPO & group home work with adult community resources and engage them as partners

13. Engaging Young Adults
Extended care is a collaborative, youth-centered process
that includes treating the youth as an adult
This involves a change in role from a person in authority making
decisions for them to a support person providing them with guidance
Include young adults in the development of their independent living, service and treatment plans
Recognize and respect their adult status in making decisions about their education, health, mental health treatment and other services
Encourage the NMD to assume greater responsibility for participating in the activities of their independent living plan
Balance supporting the developmental needs of the young adult with providing them with a safety net for the experience of independence
Promote a relationship with young adults based on respect, positive regard and genuineness
Providing young adults with a supportive environment so they can enhance their life skills and experience positive outcomes as they leave care

14. Case Manager Responsibilities To Young Adult
Meet with the youth six months prior to age 18 to discuss option and benefits of extended care
Discuss placement options with youth including remaining in group home care
Complete SOC 161 – Six Month Certification of Extended Foster Care Participation
Complete SOC 162 – Mutual Agreement for Extended Care (except for 602 probation youth)
Complete updated Transition Independent Living Case Plan with youth including 6 month goals and activities
Complete updated Transition Independent Living Plan and Agreement with youth
Meet with the young adult at least monthly to monitor progress with 51% of meetings at their placement

15. Extended Care Participation Conditions
Complete high school or a program leading to an equivalent credential
Enroll in post secondary or vocational education
Participate in a program/activity that removes barriers to employment
Be employed for at least 80 hours a month
Be unable to consistently do one of the other conditions due to a verifiable medical or mental health condition

16. Transition Independent Living Case Plan (TILCP)
The TILCP is a continuation of the same case plans that were developed prior to age 18 and is the AB 12 case plan
There is no longer a focus on family re-unification, parental rights termination, or establishing legal guardianships
The focus is on permanent connections and independence
Must include at least one of the participation condition for extended care eligibility
Continues efforts to identify and develop permanent connections with committed and caring adults and family members
Identifies goals and services to support youth in education, employment and development of independent living skills to be successful adults

17. Transition Independent Living Plan (TILP)
The TILP is part of the Transition Independent Living Case Plan and is developed with the youth or young adult
The purpose of the TILP is to identify the goals the young adult
agrees to achieve over the next six months
The TILP includes at least one goal that meets a
participation condition for extended care and a back up
goal that meets a second condition
The TILP includes a goal to develop permanent connections with committed and caring adults
The TILP includes a goal to transition to a lower level of care
The TILP is reviewed with the young adult and the group home to identify the activities, responsible parties and timeline for completing each goal

18. Sample Transition Independent Living Plans For Youth in Group Homes
General Goal. Develop a permanency connection with a supportive adult.
Activity. Identify family members and other adults who can provide permanency support.
Activity. Meet with family members and other adults to discuss future support they can provide.
Condition 1 Goal. Complete the course requirements for high school graduation.
Activity. Meet with counselor to identify classes needed to graduate.
Activity. Identify and access supports needed for success.
Condition 2 Goal. Enroll in Post Secondary Education
Activity. Research post secondary education options including college and community college.
Activity. Apply for college, financial aid, and available services for foster youth.

19. Sample Transition Independent Living Plans For Youth in Group Homes
Condition 3 Goal. Remove Barriers to Employment
Activity. Participate in ILP work readiness.
Activity. Volunteer at a community program
Condition 4 Goal. Obtain Paid Part Time Employment
Activity. Research and apply for supported employment opportunities (i.e. Summer Employment Programs, WIA Youth Programs).
Activity. Participate in ILP employment counseling.
Condition 5 Goal. Participate in Mental Health Treatment
Activity. Obtain information about your mental health diagnosis and treatment.
Activity. Attend individual therapy on a weekly basis.

20. Youth Transitioning From Congregate Care Prior to Age 18
Meet with youth at least six months prior to turning age 18 and discuss the benefits of extended care
When possible, efforts should be made to transition youth from group homes to less restrictive settings
Review housing options and discuss where they would want to be placed in extended care
Develop the TILCP and TILP with the youth to support transition from the group home by age 18
Have a transition planning meeting with the group home to work with them on activities to ensure successful transition
Wraparound services may be used to support addressing the goals and services of the TILCP including transition from group home

21. Developing a Transition Independent Living Plan with a Young Adult

22. Group Home Case Plans
Why the group home is the best placement to meet the needs of the young adult
How the placement will assist the young adult’s transition to independent living
Treatment strategies the group home will use to prepare the young adult for discharge to a less restrictive or family like setting
A target date for group home discharge
Periodic review of the placement to ensure it is the best option and review progress towards achieving independent living goals

23. Case Manager Responsibilities To the Group Home
Complete SOC 154 B Group Home Agreement for Non Minor Dependent
(a new agreement is not needed for youth who remain in the same placement at age 18)
Provide the group home with knowledge of the background and needs of the youth including their Transitional Independent Living Plan
Assist the group home in developing a transition plan consistent with the TILP and support them in providing the services needed to achieve their goals
Provide a Medi-Cal card or other medical coverage for the youth
Work with the group home to maintain permanency connections with youth family members, siblings and significant adults in their lives
Maintain ongoing contact with the group home and include them in transition planning meetings to support the young adult
Work with the group home and NMD on discharge planning towards a lower level of care or transitioning to adult services

24. Group Home Responsibilities
Develop an initial transition plan with the young adult consistent with their TILP (within 30 days for new placements)
Provide the young adult with care, supervision, treatment arrangements and services based on their TILP to ensure they achieve their goals
Notify the placing agency within 24 hours of significant changes in the young adult’s situation including their health, school, work or absence
Complete a Shared Living Agreement with the young adult
Support identifying and developing permanent connections with family members, siblings and significant adults
Participate in transition planning meetings with the SW or PO, young adult, permanency options and community providers as appropriate
Provide periodic updates of the transition plan progress every six months or more frequently as needed

25. Young Adult Responsibilities
Meet with my SW or DPO once a month and update them on progress towards my TILP and permanency goals
Work on completing the goals of my TILP and the participation condition for being in extended care
Comply with the terms of the Shared Living Agreement that I make with my group home placement
Inform my group home and case worker about any problems I am having in my placement and work with them to find solutions
Notify my case worker with 24 hours if I move to a new placement or out of my current placement for any reason

26. Shared Living Agreements
Group homes should review potential issues in housing non-minor dependent youth and minors together and develop specific policies to address them
The Shared Living Agreement (SLA) is considered a best practice for the group home to develop with non-minor dependent youth living with minors
Shared Living Agreements should respect the adult status of the youth including the following areas
Personal time
Health care decisions
Food shopping and preparation
Computer access
Shared Living Agreements with youth should respect the policies for minors in program areas that include
Keeping medications secured
No smoking cigarettes
Quiet after bedtimes

27. Shared Living Agreements
SLA Components
Skills and Resources Wanted
Health and Safety Concerns
Household Agreements
Household Chores and Responsibilities
School / Work Attendance and Performance
Financial Issues
Drugs and Alcohol
Conflict Resolution
3. Household Agreements
Schedules / Curfew
Noise
Language
Cigarette Smoking
Guests
Shared Space
TV/Computer/Video Games
Furnishing/Decorating

28. Community Care Licensing Regulations Non Minor Dependents in Group Homes
Complete a Pre-Placement Appraisal to ensure the safety
of all residents, review health history, identify special needs
and confirm the program can meet the needs of the youth
Ensure the youth receives needed health care services & assist them in developing skills needed to being self sufficient in obtaining health care
Ensure the youth has access to three meals per day & is involved in planning meals, food shopping, & preparing meals
Assist the youth in developing independent living skills & assist them in obtaining information on employment, career options, & attending college
The non-minor dependent youth can share a bedroom with a minor who is a sibling or who they were roommates with prior to turning age 18 or with another non-minor dependent

29. Community Care Licensing Regulations Non Minor Dependent Youth
Personal Rights
The NMD has the same personal rights as minors plus additional rights as legal adults
Have personal items including furnishings, supplies for their living space, and an automobile
Select, obtain or decline health care and related services
Have a personal telephone or computer for internet access
Leave or depart the program at any time
Participate in activities of their own choosing
Provide their own releases for confidential information

30. Group Home Transition Service Components
Education Support
Mental Health Treatment
Family and Permanency Connections
Employment and Vocational Training
Independent Living Skills
Transition Preparation

31. High School Completion
A primary reason for young adults to remain in group
home care is to complete their high school education
Supporting youth in completing their secondary education
Working with Special Education Departments to coordinate IEPs and transition planning and ensure youth obtain needed services
Working with Foster Youth Services to ensure youth get the additional support needed including tutoring and advocacy
Ensuring youth are enrolled and participate in adult education classes to obtain their GED if high school is not a viable option
Ensuring youth are aware of their educational rights and their rights are honored

32. Post Secondary Education Support
Community Care Licensing requires group homes to assist young adults with the steps to attending college at their request.
Encouraging young adults to explore post secondary options including community colleges, universities, vocational and career technical education
Assisting young adults in completing college and financial aid applications, college enrollment and orientation, course planning, and payment of fees
Providing access to college resource programs including the Foster Youth Success Initiative (FYSI), Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS), Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS), and Guardian or Renaissance Scholars

33. Employment Support
Youth need support to maintain employment or remove barriers to employment
Build positive relationships with youth, encouraging them to set and achieve relevant goals
Support youth with transportation and other resources to get to work or meet goals for removing barriers
Work with community organizations to connect youth to services, programs and supports
Help youth identify and access volunteer and internship opportunities

34. Medical and Mental Health Treatment
Providing young adults with interventions to support them in changing difficult or negative behaviors
Ensuring young adults have access to treatment to address medical needs and unresolved trauma, mental health and substance use issues
Assisting young adults who meet disability criteria with completing applications for Supplemental Security Insurance
Educating young adults about their diagnosis and medications while teaching them to advocate for themselves
Educating young adults about the differences between the adolescent and adult mental health systems
Ensuring young adults have access to continuity of care in health and mental health treatment through EPSDT and Medi-Cal

35. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) State Supplementary Payment (SSP)
SSI benefits are an important safety net for youth with serious disabilities
SSI benefits are available to youth regardless of AFDC-FC eligibility (SSI and AFDC-FC benefits may be offset – youth will receive amount of whichever benefit is greatest)
Every youth in care must be screened for SSI eligibility between the ages of 16.5 and 17.5 and applications must be made on behalf of youth determined likely eligible
The goal is to have SSI in place by age 18
Non minor dependents can participate in extended care and receive SSI
Young adults may be awaiting SSI approval while in extended group home care
SSI may qualify youth for permanent housing and social security has programs to help youth work and pursue their education
The placing agency must ensure that youth receiving SSI suspend payment and receive state funded AFDC-FC for one month each year to maintain SSI eligibility

36. Family and Permanency Connections
It is important to continue to have a philosophy that family and permanency is important
Help young adults form mutually supportive and stable attachments with adults and expand their concept of family
Search for and strengthen relationships with family members and significant adults that have been disrupted
Encourage youth to identify adults in their lives who are allies including their friends, partners and their families
Adult mentors can be an important permanency option and have been effective in helping probation youth make positive changes in their lives
Family therapy may be appropriate with some young adults and some parents who experience change and growth
Help young adults to understand, accept and manage their relationships with their family members

37. Wraparound Services
Wraparound services can help youth transition from group homes to a lower level of care
Wraparound services uses a team approach brings together friends, family, and other important individuals in the youth’s life
Services areas include transition planning; lack of supports; impaired functioning; and social, communication, and living skills
Wraparound services are intensive, individualized, strengths based and focused on supporting youth in identifying and developing permanent connections
Eligibility is for youth currently placed in a group home and transitioning to a lower level of care within 3 months of their discharge date

38. Employment and Vocational Training
Exit and outcome studies consistently show at least half of former foster youth are unemployed
Education and employment goals are not mutually exclusive and should both be part of transition planning
Supported employment provides youth with job readiness and retention skills, work experience and employer support
Group homes can support young adults in gaining work readiness skills and work experience before transitioning to lower levels of care
Community Care Licensing requires group homes to assist young adults in obtaining information about trade, vocational, or professional careers as well employment-related programs at their request
Some youth will benefit more from employment and vocational training than from pursuing post secondary education

39. Employment and Vocational Training
Community after school and summer youth employment programs provide work experience with a 2.0 GPA usually required
WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Youth Programs,
One Stop Centers and EDD (Employment Development Department) programs provide work training and experience for youth
Workability programs and the Department of Rehabilitation provide employment services for youth with disabilities
ROCP (Regional Occupational Centers and Programs) and Adult education schools provide career technical education for young adults
Local employers and the business community can be engaged as partners to expand employment opportunities for young adults

40. Independent Living Skills
Group homes can provide young adults with a supportive environment to learn and practice independent living skills
Ansell-Casey Life Skills Assessments can help young adults and group homes to identify specific areas and skills to focus on
Youth engaged in employment can learn skills related to job retention, budgeting, paying bills, and money management
Programs can teach daily living skills including grocery shopping, preparing meals, self care and transportation
Youth can also learn skills related to problem solving, decision making, stress and anger management, and living with others
These skills are essential for young adults to learn in transitioning to a lower level of care

41. Independent Living Programs
Services Include
Access to Transitional Housing
Case Management
Post Secondary Education Support
Employment Services
Life Skills Workshops
Transportation and Financial Assistance
ILP services are available to both child welfare and juvenile probation youth in out of home care until age 21
Youth in extended care should be encouraged to participate in ILP
Participation in ILP meets Eligibility Condition 3 for extended care

42. Evidence Based and Promising Practices
General
Positive Youth Development
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing)
Supportive Services
Wraparound
Mentoring
Multidimensional Treatment Foster Care

43. Evidence Based and Promising Practices
Transition
Supported Employment
Permanent Supportive Housing
Transition to Independence Process Model
Independent Living Programs (Unrated)
Mental Health
Interpersonal Psychotherapy – Adults / Adolescents
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy

44. Transition Planning Meetings
Transition planning meetings include the young adult, SW or DPO, and group home provider
Transition meetings can also include family members, mental health providers, potential care providers, and other significant adults
They also meet the case manager requirement of meeting with youth at their place of residence more than half of the time
An initial transition meeting at the beginning of the six month extension can be used to develop and sign the Transition Independent Living Plan
TILP goals and activities can be reviewed with the young adult and group home to clarify the responsibilities of all parties

45. Transition Planning Meetings
A transition planning meeting is recommended at the
mid point of the six month group home agreement
Progress in developing permanency connections with
family members and other caring adults can be reviewed
Viable housing options for transitioning from group home care with the steps involved, assigned activities and community resources needed can be identified
Social workers and probation officers need to ensure that youth are on the waiting lists for supported transitional housing
The need for extending group home care after the six month period can be reviewed including reasons (i.e. medical or mental health) and time frame involved
This meeting can include preparing the 90 day transition plan for youth wanting to exit foster care

46. Young Adults Who Have Dual Service Status With Adult Providers
Adult service providers who have a dual status in working with youth should be included in the transition planning process
Adult dual service providers may include the regional centers, mental health services, vocational rehabilitation, special education and health care providers
The SW or DPO should ensure that youth are receiving case management services from adult dual service providers when appropriate
Transition to supportive housing available through regional centers, mental health, and others should also be considered if it ensures site specific services or increases permanency

47. Housing Options For Young Adults Transitioning From Congregate Care
Transition Housing Placement Program
Transition Housing Program Plus Foster Care
Family and Foster Care Options
Post Secondary Education Housing
Supervised Independent Living Setting
Transition Housing Program Plus
Transitional Living Programs

48. Transition Housing Placement Program (THPP)
Youth ages are currently eligible
There is a period of transition as THP-Plus FC comes online, and existing THPP providers can currently serve non-minor dependent youth beyond age 19 or beyond HS
THPP includes living in apartments with roommates, communal living situations in a house, or in family settings
Case management is required for all housing models
Communal living situations have staff supervision
Short term housing option for youth or young adults transitioning from congregate care

49. Transition Housing Program Plus Foster Care
Currently being developed as AB 1712
Young adults in out of home care ages are eligible
Young adults will be under the supervision of their SW or DPO and meet with them monthly
THP-Plus Foster Care is a Title IV-E eligible placement and will be under the authority of Community Care Licensing
Housing will include both site based apartments and host family options
Case management and wrap around services will be available to support the young adult
It is important for THP Plus Foster Care to provide continuity of mental health treatment and other specialized services for many non-minor dependent youth exiting group homes

50. Family and Foster Care Options
Young adults can transition from group homes to living with family members, non-related family members (NREFM) or a non-related legal guardian
These providers can receive foster care payments directly or the young adult can also live with them as a roommate using SILP funding
Foster family homes, foster family agency (FFA) homes and small family homes can also be use as placements for young adults transitioning from congregate care
Shared Living Agreements can help young adults transition to living with family members, non-relative family members, and foster homes
Non-minor dependent youth in these placements remain eligible for specialized care increment, dual agency rate, intensive treatment foster home rates (if applicable), etc.

51. Post Secondary Education Housing
There are extensive post secondary opportunities for young adults in extended care including community colleges, career and technical education, state universities and the University of California
Financial aid is available for young adults in extended care
Supervised Independent Living Plans (SILP) can include
college dormitories and university or off site housing
All young adults must pass a Readiness Assessment to live independently
Physical health and safety inspections are waived for dormitories and university housing
Young adults can receive SILP aide ($776 a month) and can still receive financial aid for college
Young adults exiting group home care need extensive support while in college and post secondary education in order to complete a degree

52. Supervised Independent Living Plans
SILP is a placement for young adults developmentally ready to live independently
SILP is the least restrictive placement option under extended care and the young adult receives $776 per month for housing
Types of housing for SILP include apartments, renting a room and single residence occupancies (SROs)
The young adult must complete a Readiness Assessment with their case manager
The Readiness Assessment includes a viable financial plan, knowledge of budgeting and managing money, and the ability to handle daily living tasks and live independently
The case manager must also complete a Physical Inspection to ensure the health and safety of the living situation

53. SILP Challenges For Youth Exiting Congregate Care
Many young adults exiting group homes will require extensive support including case management, mental health, and other services
They have often had limited or no work, budgeting and money management experience
They will need extended supportive housing to develop skills in managing daily task and living independently
SILP would generally not be appropriate for young adults with high mental and physical health needs
Group homes and THP Plus Foster Care can support youth in preparing for SILPs by working with them on financial skills, daily living tasks, and independent living skills

54. Transition Housing Program Plus
Young adults ages years of age are eligible
Young adults are not under child welfare and juvenile probation with dependency or delinquency status dismissed
There are no participation conditions
Most housing is in two bedroom apartments although placement with permanent, caring adult is possible
Services include case management, support with rent and food, medical and mental health services, access to employment and education services
Maximum participation is 24 months
Youth can participant in THP+ Foster Care and transfer to THP +

55. Transitional Living Programs
Provides housing and support services for homeless youth ages to assist in making a successful transition to self-sufficiency
Youth and young adults need to have exited foster care
Services include life skills building, interpersonal skills building, education opportunities, job preparation and placement, and mental and physical health care
Provides up to 18 months of residential services (24 months for youth under age 18)
Funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

56. Extending Group Home Care
Once a young adult completes high school or turns age 19, they are prohibited from remaining in group homes unless
The young adult has a medical or mental health condition (eligibility requirement 5) that prevents them from consistently participating in eligibility requirements 1-4
Continuing in the group home is a short term placement
Treatment strategies should prepare the young adult for discharge to a less restrictive or family like setting
The young adult must provide the SW or PO with either
Written verification from a healthcare practitioner that they have a medical condition and cannot meet requirements 1-4 or
Verification of the young adult’s disability benefit status

57. Community Resources Condition 1: High School Completion
High School Support Services
Special Education Services
Foster Youth Service Coordinators
Career Ladders Project
College Bridge Programs
ROCP (Regional Occupational Centers and Programs
GED (General Educational Development) Testing Centers
Condition 2: Post Secondary Education
California Community Colleges
California State Universities
University of California Institutions
Accredited Western Association of Schools and Colleges

58. Community Resources Condition 2: Post Secondary Education Support
EOPS (Extended Opportunity Programs and Services)
FYSI (Foster Youth Success Initiative)
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student AID)
The California Chaffee Grant Program
DSPS (Disability Students Programs and Services)
Renaissance Scholars Program
Guardian Scholars Program
Career and Technical Education Programs
Adult Education Programs
ROCP (Regional Occupational Centers and Programs)

59. Community Resources
Condition 3: Programs/Activities to Remove Barriers to Employment
Independent Living Programs
One Stop Career Centers
Work Readiness Programs/Activities
Community Volunteer Centers
Career Ladders Project
Career Exploration Classes/Training/Programs
Mental Health or Substance Abuse Treatment
Community Colleges - Enrollment in One Credit or Non-Credit Course College or Vocational Program Course

60. Community Resources Condition 4: Employment
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Youth Programs
US Department of Labor Employment and Training
Job Corps
Workability
California Employment Development Department (EDD)
One Stop Career Centers
Independent Living Programs
After School and Summer Employment Programs
California Conservation Corp
Ticket to Work (SSI Recipients)

61. Community Resources Condition 5: Medical and Mental Health Conditions
California Hospitals and Medical Centers
Medi-Cal
Early Periodic Diagnosis, Screening and Treatment
California Mental Health Services
Transition Age Youth Mental Health
Adult Community Behavioral and Mental Health Services
U.S. Social Security Administration (SSI)
California Department of Developmental Disabilities
California Regional Centers
California Centers for Independent Living
California Department of Rehabilitation
California Children’s Services
Adult Residential Care (Board and Care)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Section 8

62. Housing and Community Resources Plan

63. The Keys to Successful Transitions From Group Homes
Work Together on Transition Planning
Ensure High School or GED Completion
Explore Access to Post Secondary Education
Develop Permanency Connections
Ensure Access to Mental Health Services
Encourage Participation in ILP Services
Support Completing Transition Independent Living Plan Goals
Develop Employment or SSI as Stable Source of Income
Prepare the Young Adult for Transitional Housing

64. Successful Transition Elements
PERMANENCY
EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT
HOUSING

65. Summing It Up
AB 12 gives us more time to work with young adults in group homes and help them address the challenges that they face
We need to ensure they have a comprehensive continuum of housing, mental health, education, employment and support services if they are going to succeed in life
We need to develop effective practice models and identify evidence based practices that work with transition aged youth
Social workers, probation officers, group homes, young adults and community providers need to work together and support each other to achieve the best possible outcomes
Young adults need to be treated like equal partners and be empowered to take responsibility for their future