Runaway and Homeless Youth

NCFY talks to an adolescent girl about her life and her experiences in a summer program for at-risk youth. Visit these afterschool and out-of-school time links for more information about positive activities for young people. Time: 08:49 | Size: 8.1 MB | Transcript
The Family and Youth Services Bureau’s Transitional Living Program (TLP) and the Children’s Bureau’s Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP) provide young people with the critical support and skills they need to successfully cross into adulthood. These programs have made an enormous difference in the lives of countless youth.
Legislative History   1986 Independent Living Program enacted as part of Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. Administrative oversight given to the Children’s Bureau within ACYF.   1988 Transitional Living Program enacted as an amendment to the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. Administrative oversight given to the Family and Youth Services Bureau within ACYF.  
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Legislative History The Promoting Safe and Stable Families Act of 2001 authorized money for education and training vouchers through the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program. Sponsoring Agency Children’s Bureau of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services Eligibility Youth otherwise eligible...
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