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Temporary changes allow youth to remain in/re-enter foster care during the pandemic [Minnesota].
Bulletin 21-68-11
Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Public Policy Report
State Resource
6 p.
Public Domain
Published: April 02, 2021
Download: https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/publications/documents/pub/dhs-329083.pdf
This bulletin is intended to direct Minnesota county agencies and American Indian Child Welfare Initiative tribes to facilitate youth in remaining in foster care and help youth re-enter foster care for youth who previously aged out of foster care, or no longer met eligibility requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explains the Supporting Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act provides additional supports and temporary flexibility for foster youth who left foster care due to age during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing them to remain in foster care past age 21 and to re-enter foster care. It begins by explaining how Title IV-E agencies can support older youth during the pandemic by permitting temporary re-entry for youth who left foster care during the pandemic and protecting youth in foster care. Title IV-E eligibility is discussed, as well as the provision of Medical Assistance and instructions for the Social Service Information System. A sample notice to youth regarding the option to re-enter foster care is provided.
Keywords:
Minnesota; COVID-19; Foster care; STATE DISASTER RESPONSE; AGING OUT; EXTENDED FOSTER CARE