The purpose of this rule development is to conform to new provisions of Section 409.1451, Florida Statutes, which was amended during the 2013 Legislative Session. The effect will be to rename this chapter; a significant modification to the existing ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65C-31.001Definitions

65C-31.002Case Management for Young Adults Formerly in Foster Care

65C-31.003Aftercare Support Services for Young Adults Formerly in Foster Care

65C-31.004Road to Independence Scholarship

65C-31.005Transitional Support Services for Young Adults Formerly in Foster Care

65C-31.006Young Adult Services Documentation Requirements

65C-31.007High School Needs Assessment

65C-31.008Post Secondary Needs Assessment

65C-31.009Independent Living Benefits Due Process Notification

65C-31.010Jurisdictional and Service Requirements for Young Adults Formerly in the Custody of the Department

65C-31.011Independent Living Program Budget Management

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to conform to new provisions of Section 409.1451, Florida Statutes, which was amended during the 2013 Legislative Session. The effect will be to rename this chapter; a significant modification to the existing Road to Independence Program, to be called “Post-Secondary Education Services and Support for Young Adults Formerly in Licensed Foster Care”; modification to Aftercare Services; and the repeal of the Transitional Support Services Program. All existing language in this rule will be repealed. The Department intends to rename the chapter to "Road-to-Independence Program."

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Amendments to this chapter specifically address the new provisions for entry into the Road to Independence Program, the benefits to be provided to recipients, the amount and method of payment of financial assistance, discharge from the program and an appeal procedure for program applicants and recipients. Amendments will also specifically address the provisions for application for, and receipt of, Aftercare Services, including an appeal procedure for program applicants and recipients.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 409.1451(10) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.1451 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Carrie Toy, Office of Child Welfare, Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone], [e-mail]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.