HB 271 — Session Law

… 151st GENERAL ASSEMBLY FORMERLY HOUSE BILL NO. 271 AN ACT TO AMEND TITLES 13 AND 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES FOR YOUNG ADULTS AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE: …

… 18 through 21 23, to assist the youth who was previously in DSCYF’s custody and continues to receive transitional and independent living services through a DSCYF-contracted provider in reviewing and repairing the youth’s credit; (6) To ensure, consisten …

… d in DSCYF custody. (8) To participate in the formation and maintenance of their foster care service, transitional and independent living and transition plans, where applicable; and beginning at age 14: a. To be actively engaged and consulted in the deve …

… . (11) To have their confidentiality protected as required by state and federal law. (12) To receive transitional and independent living services and supports beginning at age 16 if eligible and if resources are available. (13) To have the opportunity t …

… nd to create and maintain a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive program that fully integrates transitional and independent living services from ages 14 to 21 23 and that will assist youth with their successful transition into adulthood. § 9003. Pow …

… , and provide or contract a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive program that fully integrates transitional and independent living services such as financial stability, housing supports, medical, employment and training, education, and connection t …

… y related to housing, by direct youth stipends and/or to other public or private agencies to provide transitional and independent living services to youth. The Department shall establish policies for eligibility for direct youth stipends that shall requi …

… ttainment of self-sufficiency benchmarks. Funds appropriated for the purpose of supporting youth who are eligible for independent living services shall be used to support those youth. Approved May 3, 2022 …