Services to Youth Ages 18 - 21
214-4733 INACTIVE RULE
| Title | 214 | Department of Children, Youth, and Families |
| Chapter | XXX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
| Subchapter | XX | Old Regulations Which Were Not Assigned Chapter-Subchap-Part |
| Part | 4733 | Services to Youth Ages 18 - 21 |
| Type of Filing | Technical Revision |
| Regulation Status | Inactive |
| Effective | 02/25/2008 to 12/30/2018 |
Regulation Authority:
42-35; 42-72-5
Purpose and Reason:
1. RI DCYF is responsible for the delivery of appropriate mental health services to children with serious emotional disturbance and/or functional developmental disabilities as defined in RIGL 42-72-5 and to provide aftercare services and supports to youth between the ages of 18 through 21 who were formerly in foster care. This rule provides a process for eligible youth to access after care services. 2. Final Rule clarifies that, in accordance with RIGL 42-72-5, youth 18-21 with serious emotional disturbance and/or functional developmental disabilities are considered children for purposes of this rule and reference to youth voluntarily withdrawing and re-engaging in services was removed. Also clarifies DCYF staff role in aftercare services referral process and procedures for establishing waiting lists and service re-engagement processes for youth, who will be closed to DCYF at age 18 and referred to aftercare services.
