Section 465 IAC 2-14-6 - "Successful adulthood services" definedAuthority: IC 31-25-2-18; IC 31-25-2-21
Affected: IC 31-9-2-123.5; IC 31-25-2-21
Sec. 6.
(a) "Successful adulthood services" has the meaning set forth in IC 31-9-2-123.5.(b) Successful adulthood services shall include: (1) a comprehensive, written, independent living assessment of the youth's strengths and needs required to enable the youth to be self-supporting and to live independently in a self-sufficient manner; and(2) all services needed to implement a transitional services plan for the eligible youth.(c) Successful adulthood services may include any of the following kinds of services that are intended to prepare the youth for self-support, and living arrangements that are self-sufficient and not subject to supervision by another individual or institution: (1) Arrangements for and management of a transitional living placement for a youth who is seventeen (17) years and six (6) months of age or older, if appropriate.(2) Activities of daily living and social skills training.(3) Opportunities for social, cultural, recreational, or spiritual activities that are designed to expand life experiences in a manner appropriate to the youth's cultural heritage and needs and any other special needs.(4) Matching of a youth on a voluntary basis with caring adults to act as mentors and assist the youth to establish lifelong connections with caring adults.(5) Any other services that are eligible for federal financial assistance through the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, 42 U.S.C. 677.Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-14-6; filed Dec 10, 2010, 10:21 a.m.: 20110105-IR-465090167FRAFiled 10/12/2016, 2:03 p.m.: 20161109-IR-465160055FRAReadopted filed 11/9/2022, 4:19 p.m.: 20221207-IR-465220289RFAFiled 2/17/2023, 3:39 p.m.: 20230315-IR-465220246FRA