Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Independent Living Minimum Standards Recommended for Children in Foster Care

Report 04-78, November 2004




Report Summary

The Department of Children and Families' Independent Living Transition Services Program provides children and young adults formerly in foster care with services and financial assistance to help them successfully transition into adulthood. As directed by law, this report recommends standards for providing independent living transition services. These standards are organized into eight areas:

  • life skills;
  • housing;
  • education;
  • employment;
  • health;
  • aftercare and transition;
  • training; and
  • data collection and evaluation.


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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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