AB12 -
Extension of Foster Care to Age 20..
"Fostering
Connections to Success"
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Link to Chaptered bill - Clean-up
and additions to AB12 are found in AB212
- Federal
Law - HR 6893
Need training? Click here for information on approved training for implementation of AB12
Fostering
connections to Success Act (AB12/212): the Legal Process
Presented by: Administrative Office of the Courts, Center for Familes,
Children and the Courts
Registration/Flyer
California Department of Social Services, CPOC, and a large number of community stakeholders are continuing to work toward implementation information related to this change.
Informational Flyer for Youth Aging out of foster care explaining Extended foster care
AB12 - Interim Licensing Regulations (released 10-19-11)
AB12 Deadlines for standards, regulations
AB12
Fact Sheet from CDSS
AB 12 was signed into law on September 30, 2010. This bill, which becomes
effective on January 1, 2012, implements provisions of the Federal Fostering
Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (PL 110-351) in
California. One of the provisions of the Federal bill allows states to extend
foster care up to age 21 to young adults who meet the federal participation
criteria after age 18. California has opted to initiate the age limit by steps,
i.e. by age 19 in 2012; by age 20 in 2013; and, may go up to age 21 depending
on additional money being appropriated by the Legislature in 2014. A new foster
care placement option called THP-Plus-FC was created via AB 12 as a placement
option for these young adults called Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs). This program
will offer similar housing models and supportive services to NMDs that are available
in the current THP-Plus program. The specifics of this program are currently
being developed. Additional resources may be found at California
Fostering Connections.
THP-Plus
Fact Sheet Transitional Housing Program for Emancipated Foster/Probation
Youth (THP-Plus)
The THP-Plus is a housing program for emancipated foster youth at least age
18 up to their 24th birthday. A person is eligible to participate if the county
he/she lived in when he/she aged-out of foster care is participating in the
program. A person may also participate in another county if that county accepts
them into the program. The same services and housing models are offered as THPP,
but the rules about the program will be age appropriate for young adults. Please
refer to the Fact Sheet above for additional details about the program.
THP-Plus Housing Models
THP-Plus programs are not licensed but are certified by the county social services agency and the home receives a fire clearance, if required. A housing model could include apartments, single-family dwellings, condominiums, college dormitories, and host family models (living with people you know). Housing shelters or temporary accommodations with friends would not be considered a housing model.
Updated
(8-4-11) CDSS Work Plan for AB12
This is a guide to the various teams and committees that are currently developing
new regulations, forms and guidelines, along with timelines for completion.
The following were prepared by Shared Vision Consultants in conjunction with Child and Family Policy Institute of California
- AB12
Communication Plan
This is a guide to team meetings and communication between CDSS and stakeholders. - County
Implementation Plan
This guidebook provides a framework for the various strategies, departmental involvement, and county-wide system changes. - County
Implementation Guide
This document provides definitional tools, assessment tools and planning tools for AB12 implementation. - AB12
Implementation Guide for Supervisors
This guide contains tools to assist Probation Officers in implementation of AB12. - Organizational Readiness Self-assessment Tool
CDSS Letters and Notices related to AB12
ACL
12-05
Implementation of Extended Foster Care Special Project Codes in the CWS/CMS
ACL
11-85
Extension of Foster Care Beyond age 18: Part three (Probation)
ACL
11/12-32
CEC Preliminary Claiming and Time Study Instructions for Implementation of the
Extension of Foster Care (FC) beyond age 18.
ACIN
I-78-11
Training Activities for the Extension of Foster Care Program
ACL
11-78 (November 30, 2011)
California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids: Extending Benefits To
Non-Minor Dependents
ACL
11-77
Extension of Foster Care Beyond Age 18: Part Two (Placement)
ACL
11-61
Extended Foster Care (EFC)
ACL
11-69 (October 13, 2011
Extension of Foster Care Beyond Age 18: Part One
ACL
11-53 (July 25, 2011)
Letter Of Intent (LOI) And County Plan To Request Participation In The Transitional
Housing Placement Program (THPP), The Transitional Housing Program-Plus (THP-PLUS),
And/Or The Transitional Housing Program-Plus-Foster Care (THP-PLUS-FC)
ACL 11-15 KinGAP Program Changes with AB12
ACL 10-36 Federal Incentive Funds for Post Adoptive Services
ACIN I-35-11 Finding Relative for Children in out-of-home Placement
ACIN I-40-11 Program Information regarding AB12
Other Resources
Casey Family Programs - Fostering Connections to Success
DHHS Administration for Children & Families ACYF-CB-PI-10-11
After 18 - a web site supporting implementation of the Foster Connections to Success
