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F O R   Y O U R   I N F O R M A T I O N

DATE:   12/00

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON HOUSING FUNDS FOR EMANCIPATED FOSTER YOUTH 

Effective immediately, there is funding available to assist ILP eligible emancipated foster youth with their housing needs. 

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Emancipation Services Division’s “Room & Board” project will provide assistance to emancipated foster youth, ages 18 up to 21 years.  This will include assistance such as 1^st month and deposit, up to six-month rent assistance, food certificates, and other support necessary to assist the youth in his/her plans to live a productive and independent life. 

If you have youth with emergent and non-emergent unmet housing needs they can be referred to their ILP Coordinators (DCFS & Probation) and ARC Coordinators. 

APPROVED:________________________________
                         Addie Love, Interim Division Chief