Supporting Transitions for EPSDT Eligible Children in Foster Care with Emotionally Based Problems in the District of Columbia
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Summary
The focus of this grant is youth in the child welfare system ages 15–21 years with significant emotionally based problems. The goal to ensure that the “aging out” foster youth, transition into adult support and services smoothly and appropriately - focusing on the youth’s choice of living environment, provider of service, and quality care. The project was funded Sept. 2004-Sept. 2007. Review the projects goals, activities, status, core elements, gains and challenges, and steps to moving forward.
Topics
Types/Tools
Sources
District of Columbia
Programs/Initiatives
Keywords
EPSDT; identify gaps and eliminate duplicative services; Portals for Transitioning Foster Youth
Contact
Tiffney
Teasdel
EPSDT Portals Project Manager
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Tiffney.Teasdel@dc.gov
Phone
202-671-4035