SB 797
Continuing of independent living and transitional support services for youth
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Bill overview
This bill aims to establish a comprehensive system of support services for young people aging out of foster care in West Virginia. It requires the Department of Human Services to develop and maintain a continuum of independent living and transitional support services, ensuring these services cater to varying levels of independence and promote self-sufficiency. The bill also outlines a structured rate system for these services and mandates ongoing data collection and quality improvement efforts to ensure effectiveness.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a continuum of independent living and transitional support services for youth aging out of foster care.
- Mandates consultation with contracted providers, youth with lived experience, and community partners in developing the service continuum.
- Establishes three phases of supportive living arrangements (on-site, scattered site, and supportive independent living).
- Includes services to improve practical living skills, social-emotional skills, education, and career development.
- Creates a per diem rate structure for services, accounting for supervision, staffing, and program intensity.
- Requires an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for youth.
- Establishes a monthly stipend for youth to cover basic costs when achieving independent living.
- Requires the implementation of a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process to evaluate service effectiveness.
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