Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-5-204 - Eligibility
A. Independent
Living Services. In order to be eligible for IL Services a person shall:
1. Be at least 16 years of age and less than
21 years of age;
2. Be in the
custody of the Department or tribal child welfare agency;
3. Reside in out-of-home care;
4. Be referred by the eligible youth's
assigned Child Safety Worker, other Department staff, or a tribal social
services representative; and
5. Be
a resident of Arizona if 18, 19, or 20 years of age.
B. Independent Living Subsidy.
1. In order to be eligible for the IL
Subsidy, a person shall:
a. Be at least 17
years of age, in the custody of the Department, and employed or a full-time
student.
b. With the assistance of
the responsible agency staff, complete the Independent Living Subsidy Agreement
or other approved forms designated by the Department.
2. Conditions for approval and continuation
in the Independent Living Subsidy Program include:
a. Active participation in activities
outlined in the individual case plan;
b. Adherence to the terms of the IL Subsidy
Agreement, including:
i. Communication with
the Child Safety Worker;
ii.
Maintenance of a Department-approved living arrangement, including approval of
a roommate, except those assigned by school or work; and
iii. Participation in scheduled meetings to
review progress and update the individual case plan and IL Subsidy
Agreement.
3.
Eligible youth 18, 19, and 20 years of age who are temporarily residing out of
state for the purpose of education or vocational training, and who maintain
Arizona residency, may receive the Independent Living Subsidy under the same
conditions as above.
C.
Transitional Independent Living Program. Under A.R.S. §
8-521.01,
in order to be eligible for the Transitional Independent Living Program, a
person must be less than 21 years of age and have been in out-of-home care and
in the custody of the Department, a licensed residential group care facility,
or a tribal child welfare agency while 16, 17, or 18 years of age. Persons who
were in another state's child welfare agency under the same conditions are also
eligible.
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