The proposed rule will address mandatory rule making requirements in 2010-158, §4 , Laws of Florida related to Independent Living. The new enabling language requires the Department to develop rules governing payments and conditions related to ...

 

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 proposed rule will address mandatory rule making requirements in 2010-158, §4 , Laws of Florida related to Independent Living. The new enabling language requires the Department to develop rules governing payments and conditions related to payment for services to youth who have aged out of the foster care system. The new rule language will clarify governance of payments and conditions associated with payments for services to youth or young adults as provided in Section 409.1451, Florida Statute. The rule will address issues related to the equitable treatment of young adults formerly in foster care and provide for increased fiscal oversight and accountability at all levels (Department, Community-Based Care Lead Agencies and agencies under contract with the Department operating pursuant to Section 409.1671, F.S.), so as to maximize the effective and efficient operation of the Pre-Independent and Independent Living Program.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Independent Living
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 39.0121, 409.1451 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 39.701, 409.1451, 409.903, 1009.25 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: Eleese Davis, Office of Child Welfare, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida 32309, [phone], [e-mail]
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.