West Virginia SB797 establishes a continuum of services for youth exiting foster care, ensuring support for self-sufficiency.

West Virginia SB797 mandates the Department of Human Services to create a coordinated continuum of services and supports for youth transitioning from foster care. This includes three phases of living arrangements and services to enhance practical, social, and career skills. The bill also requires a per diem rate structure for these services, including a monthly stipend for youth achieving independent living. Additionally, it mandates a Continuous Quality Improvement process to evaluate service effectiveness and accessibility, with input from youth participants and providers.

West Virginia SB797 establishes a continuum of services for youth exiting foster care, ensuring support for self-sufficiency.

West Virginia SB797 mandates the Department of Human Services to create a coordinated continuum of services and supports for youth transitioning from foster care. This includes three phases of living arrangements and services to enhance practical, social, and career skills. The bill also requires a per diem rate structure for these services, including a monthly stipend for youth achieving independent living. Additionally, it mandates a Continuous Quality Improvement process to evaluate service effectiveness and accessibility, with input from youth participants and providers.