AB 12 - Transition Services for Aging out Foster Youth
AB12 - Extended Foster Care Services
AB 12 extends foster care services for transitional age foster youth from age 18 to age 22. Remaining in foster care past 18 is voluntary, and after the age 18 a foster youth can exit at any time however, these services are available to youth who would like to take advantage of these additional support and services.
Independent Living Skills Program:
Resources for aging out Foster Youth:
http://agingoutinstitute.com/select-your-state/california/
Foster Youth Resources through RCOE:
http://www.rcoe.us/student-program-services/files/2012/09/2014-Foster-Youth-Brochure-2015.pdf
http://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/foster-care/youth-transition-toolkit.pdf