Federal Resources
TAY Pandemic Funding Maximization Matrix Leveraging COVID-19 Aid for Transition-Aged Youth
- March 9, 2021 Program Instruction Implementing Youth and Young Adult Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (ACYF-CB-PI-04).
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (see youth and young adults provisions at pages 701-711)
U.S. Children’s Bureau Information Memorandum, ACYF-CB-IM-21-05 (summarizing the new law)
Summary of Provisions Prepared by the Youth Law Center
Summary of Provisions Prepared by the NACC, Juvenile Law Center and Annie E. Casey
FosterClub Webpage on Implementation of Provisions
42 USC § 675(5)(H) (federal requirements for transition plan)
How to Get Your Youth and Young Adult Clients Money and Resources During the Pandemic (and Beyond).
Massachusetts Resources
Practice Tips for Pandemic Relief Bill, by Deb and Cris Freitas, CAFL COVID-19 Legal Response Team
Mass. Gen. L. C. 119, sec. 23(f) (requirement that DCF continue to provide care to 22 and develop a transition plan before discharge)
Massachusetts Child and Family Services State Plan 2020-2024 (see description of Chafee Plan and Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program at pages 120-124)
110 CMR 23.00 Services for Young Adults
DCF Permanency Planning Policy (see pages 52-63 permanency policy for youth and young adults)
Consolidated Appropriations Act – PowerPoint Presentation (2/22/21)
Second Practice Advisory on the Consolidated Appropriations Act (4/2021)
One Can Help (a resource for youth and their families involved with DCF and/or Juvenile Court proceedings)