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CONTENTS OF THE CATALOG |
SEARCH/BROWSE THE CATALOG |
SEARCH/BROWSE THE STATE PROJECT COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS
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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
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CSFA Number:
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60.141
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State Project Title:
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Extended Foster Care Program
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Agency:
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Department of Children and Families
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Program:
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Family Safety & Preservation Services
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Budget Entity:
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60910310
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Specific Appropriation:
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GAA #330, FY 24-25, $5,409,635
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Appropriation Category:
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108304 G/A Community Based Care
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Related CFDA Code:
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N/A
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Authorization:
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39.6251, Florida Statutes
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Objectives:
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The objective is to provide services for older youth who turn 18 in licensed foster care and choose to remain in foster care by creating increased opportunities for success, support, and well-being as the youth transitions into adulthood.
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Types Of Assistance:
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Grants
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Applicant Type:
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Non-Profit
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Restrictions:
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A child who is living in licensed care on his or her 18th birthday and who has not achieved permanency under Section 39.621, Florida Statutes, is eligible to remain in licensed care under the jurisdiction of the court and in the care of the Department of Children and Families. A child is eligible to remain in licensed care if he or she is: a) Completing secondary education or a program leading to an equivalent credential; b) Enrolled in an institution that provides postsecondary or vocational education; c) Participating in a program or activity designed to promote or eliminate barriers to employment; d) Employed for at least 80 hours per months; or e) Unable to participate in programs or activities listed in paragraphs (a)-(d) full time due to a physical, intellectual, emotional, or psychiatric condition that limits participation. Any such barrier to participation must be supported by documentation in the child's case file or school or medical records of a physical, intellectual, or psychiatric condition that impairs the child's ability to perform one or more life activities.
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Procedures:
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Pre-Application Notice:
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N/A
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Application Procedures:
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N/A
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Award Procedures:
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The Department of Children and Family Services, its agents, or community-based providers operation pursuant to Section 409.1671, Florida Statutes, shall administer the extended foster care program to enable young adults in foster care to make the transition to self-sufficiency as adults.
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Deadlines:
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N/A
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Other: |
N/A
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Information Contact:
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Eric Wetzel
Child Welfare Practice
1845 Town Center Blvd., Suite 225
Orange Park, FL 32003
Eric.Wetzel@myflfamilies.com
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Web Address:
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http://www.myflfamilies.com
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Associated Subjects:
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