Tracking #2009-00031
FA/P 3/6/09, eff. 5/1/09

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(12 CCR 2509-1)

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Revisions to Sections 7.305 through 7.305.1 and addition of Section 7.305.5 were final adoption following publication at the 3/6/2009 State Board meeting (Rule-making# 08-11-4-1), with an effective date of 5/1/2009. Statement of Basis and Purpose and specific statutory authority for these revisions were incorporated by reference into the rule. These materials are available for review by the public during normal working hours at the Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Boards and Commissions, State Board Administration. 

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(12 CCR 2509-4)

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7.305  EMANCIPATION SERVICES
7.305.1  INDEPENDENT LIVING [Rev. eff. 5/1/09]
Independent Living includes programs and services to prepare youth in  out-of-home  care for the transition from a structured living environment to living on their own.  Services for all children in out-of-home care should include efforts to build life skills competency; however, such services are mandatory for youth age 16 and over.  Other planned permanent arrangements through emancipation as a permanency goal shall only be used for youth who are 16 to 21 years of age (see Section 7.301.24, P).

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7.305.5  Vital Life Documents Prior to Emancipation [Eff. 5/1/09]
A.  All youth with a permanency goal of “Other Planned Permanent Living Arrangement” shall be provided with the following documents unless there is no record of the youth’s birth or the identity of the youth cannot be established, in which case the basis for this shall be documented in the State automated system. 
1.  A certified birth certificate or, when applicable, an alien registration card (green card); and, 
2.  Tribal affiliation information for Native American youth (see rule section 7.309.21, A and B); and, 
3.  A Social Security card; and, 
4.  A state identification card or a state driver’s license. 
B.  For all male youth with a permanency goal of “Other Planned Permanent Living Arrangement”, the county shall facilitate registration for the Selective Service System. 
C.  All youth with a permanency goal of “Other Planned Permanent Living Arrangement” shall be provided with the following documents prior to emancipation: 
1.  A Health Passport and other pertinent health-related records; and, 
2.   Educational records (see rule section 7.301.242).