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FA/P 6/10/11, eff. 8/1/11

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Revisions to Sections 7.305.2 and 7.305.5 were final adoption following publication at the 6/10/2011 State Board meeting (Rule-making# 11-1-10-1), with an effective date of 8/1/2011. 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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7.305.2  SPECIFIC PROCEDURES [Rev. eff. 8/1/11]
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E.  Emancipation Transition Plan
The youth, county department caseworker, provider(s), and other representatives of the youth as appropriate, shall jointly develop a detailed, formal emancipation transition plan a minimum of ninety (90) business days prior to the projected emancipation date of the youth. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1.  Assurance that the plan meets the specific self-sufficiency/cost of living standard in the county or state where the youth plans to reside.
2.  An individualized written assessment used to develop the plan that is as detailed as the youth elects, and is signed and dated by the youth and the parties that developed the plan.
3.  Personalization at the direction of the youth to meet the individual emancipation needs in order to help prevent homelessness.
4.  Copies of verifiable vital documents required in Section 7.305.5.
5.  Specific options for:
a.  Housing,
b.  Health insurance and health care decision-making information,
c.  Education,
d.  Local opportunities for safe mentors,
e.  Continuing after-care support services, and
f.  Work force supports and employment services.
6.  The plan shall be documented in the State Department’s automated system in the Family Services Plan, and a copy given to the youth free of charge.

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7.305.5  Vital Life Documents Prior to Emancipation [Rev. eff. 8/1/11] 
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 to include health care decision-making information; and,
2.  Educational records (see rule section 7.301.242).

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