In a significant number of cases, the health, safety, welfare, and basic emotional needs of children are not being met by remaining with their families. In certain situations, therapeutic group homes and independent living programs can provide the sense of structure, continuity, stability, and the positive role models that are necessary for a child to […]
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Division” means the Division of Youth Services of the Department of Human Services; (2) “Independent living programs” means residential and nonresidential services provided to youths that may include, but not be limited to: (A) Intensive case management; (B) Adult supervision; (C) Transportation; (D) Vocational and educational assistance; and (E) […]
(a) The Division of Youth Services of the Department of Human Services will issue requests for proposals for contracts for the establishment of independent living programs. (b) The programs shall: (1) Provide case management, adult supervision, and treatment services for participant youths, as outlined in an individual case plan; (2) Provide a continuum of treatment […]
