Foster teens and $$$$ (driver's education and internships)

 

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From: Hubbard, Jennifer (DCF)
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 12:23 PM
To: DSS-DL - Lynn Users; DSS-DL - CapeAnn Users
Subject: Foster teens and $$$$ (driver's education and internships)

Hello Everyone,

I have received a lot of questions lately with regards to driver's education and PAYA (Preparing Adolescents for Young Adulthood) incentives.  I have attached a document explaining the PAYA incentives and the W9form the youth needs to sign  when requesting an incentive.  Please keep in mind that on the W9 form, the address written down has to match an open MAILING address on Family Net.  In order to receive the $300 for driver's education, the youth has to have already started classes to show good faith in attendance.  A lot of driver's education programs will allow the student to start with a minimal deposit (i.e. $100, which can be two PAYA incentives).  Once the student starts, they can request their PAYA incentive for the $300 along with sending in the down payment receipt and proof they have started the course. 

 

Most driver's education programs are around $750, which includes the cost of the driving lessons required.  If the youth is not working and unable to pay the remaining balance, they can complete an internship.  This is the other document I have attached to this email.  The internship is federal funding via outreach that the youth can volunteer and receive reimbursement at a place or organization that will aid in there future career decisions, build their resume and hopefully gain employment upon the end of the internship.  This is not meant to replace employment but to give the youth a helping start.  The initial amount of hours requested is 40 total (i.e. 10 hours a week for 4 weeks) and they would be reimbursed $7/hour without any tax deductions ($280).  Upon completing these hours, they can request an extension for another 40hours.  The youth, with the help of their social worker, friends, family or other supports, will need to identify an appropriate place for an internship.  Some places that have been used in the past were YMCA, hair salons, museums, local non-profits, etc...

 

Remember, this is for youth in care and custody of DCF or signed a voluntary placement agreement with DCF at age 18. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

 

Jennifer Hubbard

Adolescent Outreach Worker

Cape Ann/Lynn DCF

978-825-3918

 

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