Hi all,
If you have a foster youth on your caseload that has or will age out of C&P custody and attending Post-Secondary Education (ie. college or training schools that receive FAFSA funding), they need to fill out the attached form prior to June 30th. There is a deadline of 7/1 for DCF Adolescent Services at Central to receive these forms. If you have any questions, please let me know. I have listed the eligibility criteria below.
Thank you,
Jennifer Hubbard
Adolescent Outreach Worker
Cape Ann/Lynn DCF
(978)825-3918/(781)477-1656
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Foster Child Grant Program
Eligibility
A young adult who has not earned a baccalaureate degree and meets the following conditions:
· Is a permanent legal resident of MA
· Is a US citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations
· Was placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Families through a Care and Protection Petition
· Remained in the care and custody of the Department of Children and Families until the age of 18 and has been unable to return home
· Is not over the age of 24
· Voluntarily agrees to participate in educational support services offered by the Department of Social Services
· Is enrolled full time (12 credits or its equivalent)
· Has applied for financial aid, using the standard Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
· Is in compliance with applicable law regarding Selective Service
· Is not in default of any federal or state student loans for attendance at any institution or owed a refund for any previous financial aid received and
· Is in good standing and meets the institution’s requirements for satisfactory academic progress
Showing posts with label RE: Adolescents. Show all posts
Showing posts with label RE: Adolescents. Show all posts
Friday, May 14, 2010
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Youth that are going to be Seniors in High School
Hello Everyone,
I need your help in identifying foster youth (in care and custody) who will be seniors in high school next year. I would like to have their names and contact info ( address, number and high school attending). They will be eligible for senior year expenses ($300 towards prom, class dues, senior pics, etc...) The foster youth will need to complete some paperwork, so please let me know if you have any foster youth who will be a senior at High School next year.
Please e-mail Carla at Carla.King@state.ma.us with this needed info. Jen Hubbard will then contact the youth to complete the paperwork.
Thank you for your help!
Jen Hubbard
Adolescent Outreach Worker
I need your help in identifying foster youth (in care and custody) who will be seniors in high school next year. I would like to have their names and contact info ( address, number and high school attending). They will be eligible for senior year expenses ($300 towards prom, class dues, senior pics, etc...) The foster youth will need to complete some paperwork, so please let me know if you have any foster youth who will be a senior at High School next year.
Please e-mail Carla at Carla.King@state.ma.us with this needed info. Jen Hubbard will then contact the youth to complete the paperwork.
Thank you for your help!
Jen Hubbard
Adolescent Outreach Worker
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Masshealth
Mass Health Coverage for DSS Youth Leaving Care Between Ages 18-20
We are pleased to announce that, effective June 1, youth leaving DSS care/custody between the ages of 18 and 20 will be automatically eligible to receive Mass Health coverage under a new program until age 21.
As of June 2007 DSS has begun to send the names and addresses of our discharging youth to MassHealth (Office of Medicaid) for enrollment. Once enrolled, youth will receive a new MassHealth card, with a new MassHealth recipient identification number (RID). The cards will be sent directly to these youth at the open “Home” or “Mailing” address listed in the address window of Family Net. Therefore, it is imperative that the most current address for the youth be entered in the address window at the time of the closing. Otherwise, the new Mass Health card will not reach the youth.
If you learn of a new address for the youth after the case is closed, you may still enter it into Family Net. If no address remains open for the youth, the card will be sent to the area office where the case was closed. Please ensure that these cards reach the youth.
Be aware that if a youth is closed prior to his/her 18th birthday he/she WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED AS ELIGIBLE for this continued MassHealth program.
In the coming months, eligibility for this benefit will also be extended to youth who previously discharged between ages 18 and 20 and are not yet age 21.
Should you have any questions regarding this benefit, you can contact Maureen Messeder at (617)748-2231.
We are pleased to announce that, effective June 1, youth leaving DSS care/custody between the ages of 18 and 20 will be automatically eligible to receive Mass Health coverage under a new program until age 21.
As of June 2007 DSS has begun to send the names and addresses of our discharging youth to MassHealth (Office of Medicaid) for enrollment. Once enrolled, youth will receive a new MassHealth card, with a new MassHealth recipient identification number (RID). The cards will be sent directly to these youth at the open “Home” or “Mailing” address listed in the address window of Family Net. Therefore, it is imperative that the most current address for the youth be entered in the address window at the time of the closing. Otherwise, the new Mass Health card will not reach the youth.
If you learn of a new address for the youth after the case is closed, you may still enter it into Family Net. If no address remains open for the youth, the card will be sent to the area office where the case was closed. Please ensure that these cards reach the youth.
Be aware that if a youth is closed prior to his/her 18th birthday he/she WILL NOT BE IDENTIFIED AS ELIGIBLE for this continued MassHealth program.
In the coming months, eligibility for this benefit will also be extended to youth who previously discharged between ages 18 and 20 and are not yet age 21.
Should you have any questions regarding this benefit, you can contact Maureen Messeder at (617)748-2231.
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Youth Excellance Awards
WOW ! I was so in awe of all the young adults at tonight's event at Jordan's Furniture.
From our office I saw several teens who graduated from High School. I saw Diane a Zac Smith with Justin. I saw Irene Olson with Krystle. And I was there and most proud of Laura Holt. I am sooooo proud of Laura, I would not be more proud if she were my own! Laura has taken all the negatives in her life and turned them into positives. She graduated High School, College and she wants to go back for her Master's degree. Laura was recently married as well!
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
College money for children in care through C&P
Foster Child Grant Program
Foster Child Grant Program provides grant monies for youth attending public and private post-secondary school full time in a degree granting program. Eligible youth were in the custody of DSS via a Care and Protection Petition and left care at age 18 without returning home or being adopted. Youth must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and a Statement of Eligibility to qualify.
Foster Child Tuition Waiver
The Foster Child Tuition Waiver Program provides free undergraduate tuition to foster children at any one of Massachusetts' 29 state and community colleges and universities. Approved by the Board of Higher Education in June of 2000, this initiative provides state college undergraduate or certificate tuition waivers for current and former foster children and youth under a DSS sponsored Guardianship. Youth must be between the ages of 17 and 24, have not returned home, and were in foster care as a result of a Care and Protection petition. To apply, please send a copy of your birth certificate with a letter requesting the waiver that includes your name, social security number, date of birth, mailing address, and signature to The Foster Child Tuition Waiver Program at DSS 24 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA 02210.
Foster Child Grant Program provides grant monies for youth attending public and private post-secondary school full time in a degree granting program. Eligible youth were in the custody of DSS via a Care and Protection Petition and left care at age 18 without returning home or being adopted. Youth must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form and a Statement of Eligibility to qualify.
Foster Child Tuition Waiver
The Foster Child Tuition Waiver Program provides free undergraduate tuition to foster children at any one of Massachusetts' 29 state and community colleges and universities. Approved by the Board of Higher Education in June of 2000, this initiative provides state college undergraduate or certificate tuition waivers for current and former foster children and youth under a DSS sponsored Guardianship. Youth must be between the ages of 17 and 24, have not returned home, and were in foster care as a result of a Care and Protection petition. To apply, please send a copy of your birth certificate with a letter requesting the waiver that includes your name, social security number, date of birth, mailing address, and signature to The Foster Child Tuition Waiver Program at DSS 24 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA 02210.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Internship Oppurtunities for youth in care
Hello all,
Many of you have already responded to my previous internship email. I wanted to clarify with some more information. Youth between the ages of 14-20 who are in DSS care and custody, reside in foster care, and have a goal of independent living can request approval for an eighty hour internship at $7 an hour. Internships should be vocational/career interest related, or requested for those youth with little or no employment experience and need to build job skills/ confidence in the ability to secure employment on their own. The internship program should not be seen as an alternative to regular employment. In extenuated circumstances, youth may request extended hours beyond the initial 80 hours. These will be reviewed upon receipt and approval will depend upon budget, and the needs of the youth. Please do not have youth work beyond the 80 hours and expect to be paid without prior approval. Social workers and the youth will be responsible for identifying the internship placements. Once an internship is identified, please fill out the attached referral and submit to me. The internships should be identified no later than the end of June.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Hubbard
Adolescent Outreach
Cape Ann/Lynn DSS
978-825-3918/781-477-1656
Many of you have already responded to my previous internship email. I wanted to clarify with some more information. Youth between the ages of 14-20 who are in DSS care and custody, reside in foster care, and have a goal of independent living can request approval for an eighty hour internship at $7 an hour. Internships should be vocational/career interest related, or requested for those youth with little or no employment experience and need to build job skills/ confidence in the ability to secure employment on their own. The internship program should not be seen as an alternative to regular employment. In extenuated circumstances, youth may request extended hours beyond the initial 80 hours. These will be reviewed upon receipt and approval will depend upon budget, and the needs of the youth. Please do not have youth work beyond the 80 hours and expect to be paid without prior approval. Social workers and the youth will be responsible for identifying the internship placements. Once an internship is identified, please fill out the attached referral and submit to me. The internships should be identified no later than the end of June.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Hubbard
Adolescent Outreach
Cape Ann/Lynn DSS
978-825-3918/781-477-1656
Youth Summit
Hi everyone,
Given the number of questions we've been getting here, I wanted to provide you with more information on the June 13 Youth Summit. We are hoping to have 200 youth attend the event and, if social workers need to provide transportation, we are able to accommodate some of them as well. Youth are to be between the ages of 16-20 and in out of home care. The day's agenda is as follows:
9:30-10:30- Registration and continental breakfast
10:30-11:30- Panel
11:30- 12:00- Presenter
12:00-1:00- Lunch
1:00-2:00- Session 1
2:00-3:00- Session 2
3:00-3:15- Break
3:15-4:15- Session 3
4:15-5:15- Closing and raffle
The sessions will include: Alternatives to Higher Education, How to Buy a Car, Personal Care and Sex Education, Relaxation, Expressing Yourself through Dance, Jewelry Making. Also during the day, there will be a table to discuss leadership opportunities within the Department for youth. There will be areas where youth can have dog tags and airbrush hats made.
Given the number of questions we've been getting here, I wanted to provide you with more information on the June 13 Youth Summit. We are hoping to have 200 youth attend the event and, if social workers need to provide transportation, we are able to accommodate some of them as well. Youth are to be between the ages of 16-20 and in out of home care. The day's agenda is as follows:
9:30-10:30- Registration and continental breakfast
10:30-11:30- Panel
11:30- 12:00- Presenter
12:00-1:00- Lunch
1:00-2:00- Session 1
2:00-3:00- Session 2
3:00-3:15- Break
3:15-4:15- Session 3
4:15-5:15- Closing and raffle
The sessions will include: Alternatives to Higher Education, How to Buy a Car, Personal Care and Sex Education, Relaxation, Expressing Yourself through Dance, Jewelry Making. Also during the day, there will be a table to discuss leadership opportunities within the Department for youth. There will be areas where youth can have dog tags and airbrush hats made.
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