9:12A-8 Transitional living program.
7.A transitional living program shall provide residential care and treatment services for up to 18 months to a homeless youth 16 to 21 years of age who demonstrates the maturity to function with minimal adult supervision.
The program shall assist in the maintenance of a homeless youth in a living arrangement that will prepare the youth for independence and self-sufficiency through the direct provision of, or through referrals to, other organizations and agencies for services, as determined by the department's contract, which may include:
(1)Educational assessment and attachment to an educational program;
(2)Career planning, employment and life skills training;
(3)Job placement;
(4)Budgeting and money management;
(5)Assistance in securing housing appropriate to a homeless youth's needs and income; and
(6)Assistance in accessing other social services as may be appropriate.
L.1999,c.224,s.7.
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