OAR 413-030-0430: Youth Transition Services Array

The range of services available through the Department to an eligible child, young adult or former foster child transitioning to independent living includes: (1) Skill building services, which may include the following: (a) Instruction in basic living skills such as money management, home management, consumer skills, legal issues, sexual and reproductive health, parenting, health care, access to community resources, employment readiness, transportation, educational assistance, and housing options; (b) Educational and vocational training support such as high school diploma or GED preparation, post-secondary education and academic support, job readiness, and job search assistance and placement programs; (c) Training, workshops and conferences, individual and group skills building for improved self-esteem and self-confidence, self-determination and interpersonal and social skills training and development; and (d) Promote permanence through the development of healthy relationships, cultural connection, community networks and supports to transition successfully to independence and adulthood. (2) The independent living housing subsidy. (3) Chafee housing. (4) Education and training grants to provide assistance with the costs of a post-secondary education or training program. (5) Youth Transition discretionary funds to provide limited financial assistance in meeting the transition goals to independence and adulthood.