AB 12 - Transition Services for Aging out Foster Youth

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:

http://dpss.co.riverside.ca.us/childrens-services-division/youth-and-community-resources/independent-living-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

https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/new-foster-care-transition-toolkit-offers-tips-helping-foster-youth-succeed-adults