Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-5-204

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R21-5-204 - Eligibility

A. Independent Living Services. In order to be eligible for IL Services a person shall:

1. Be at least 16 years of age and less than 21 years of age;

2. Be in the custody of the Department or tribal child welfare agency;

3. Reside in out-of-home care;

4. Be referred by the eligible youth's assigned Child Safety Worker, other Department staff, or a tribal social services representative; and

5. Be a resident of Arizona if 18, 19, or 20 years of age.

B. Independent Living Subsidy.

1. In order to be eligible for the IL Subsidy, a person shall:

a. Be at least 17 years of age, in the custody of the Department, and employed or a full-time student.

b. With the assistance of the responsible agency staff, complete the Independent Living Subsidy Agreement or other approved forms designated by the Department.

2. Conditions for approval and continuation in the Independent Living Subsidy Program include:

a. Active participation in activities outlined in the individual case plan;

b. Adherence to the terms of the IL Subsidy Agreement, including:

i. Communication with the Child Safety Worker;

ii. Maintenance of a Department-approved living arrangement, including approval of a roommate, except those assigned by school or work; and

iii. Participation in scheduled meetings to review progress and update the individual case plan and IL Subsidy Agreement.

3. Eligible youth 18, 19, and 20 years of age who are temporarily residing out of state for the purpose of education or vocational training, and who maintain Arizona residency, may receive the Independent Living Subsidy under the same conditions as above.

C. Transitional Independent Living Program. Under A.R.S. § 8-521.01, in order to be eligible for the Transitional Independent Living Program, a person must be less than 21 years of age and have been in out-of-home care and in the custody of the Department, a licensed residential group care facility, or a tribal child welfare agency while 16, 17, or 18 years of age. Persons who were in another state's child welfare agency under the same conditions are also eligible.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-5-204

New section made by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3255, effective 1/24/2016.