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Notice: 9121509

Notice of Emergency Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Overview

RULE:

65CER10-06	Definitions
65CER10-07	Case Management for Young Adults Formerly in Foster Care
65CER10-08	Road to Independence Program (RTI)
65CER10-09	Young Adult Services Documentation Requirements
65CER10-10	High School Needs Assessment
65CER10-11	Post Secondary Needs Assessment
65CER10-12	Independent Living Benefits Due Process Notification
65CER10-13	Independent Living Program Budget Management

SPECIFIC REASONS FOR FINDING AN IMMEDIATE DANGER TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE:

The number of young adults formerly in foster care who are eligible for Independent Living services continues to increase. However, the FY 2010-2011 program funding allocation cannot be sustained at the previous year's level. Prior to July 1, 2010, Section 409.1451(10), F.S., specifically prohibited the Department from adopting rules relating to the reduction in Road-to-Independence awards. The Legislature amended this sub-section during the 2010 legislative session requiring the Department to adopt rules governing the payments and conditions relating to payments for services to youth or young adults provided under Section 409.1451, F.S.
The Department has the obligation to ensure the equitable treatment of young adults formerly in foster care and to ensure their safety and well-being. The health, safety, and welfare of young adults formerly in foster care are in danger. The inability to fully sustain the needs of these young adults may result in them becoming victims of crimes, homeless and destitute and it could lead to statewide inequitable treatment of these young adults. These changes will provide increased fiscal oversight and accountability at all levels including the Department, Community-Based Care Lead Agencies, and young adults so as to maximize the effective and efficient operation of the Independent Living Program.

REASON FOR CONCLUDING THAT THE PROCEDURE IS FAIR UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES:

The procedure is fair under the circumstances because it ensures equitable treatment of young adults formerly in foster care.

SUMMARY:

This rule makes changes to permanent Rules 65C-31.001, 65C-31.002, 65C-31.004, 65C-31.006, 65C-31.007, 65C-31.008, 65C-31.009, and 65C-31.011, F.A.C., relating to the Independent Living Services Program.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE EMERGENCY RULE IS:

Marci Kirkland, Office of Family Safety, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, Phone: (850)487-2464, Email: Marci_Kirkland@dcf.state.fl.us

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

9/17/2010 Vol. 36/37

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

Joint Administrative Procedures Committee
Florida Administrative Law Central Online Network (F.A.L.C.O.N.)

RELATED COURT CASES:

Division of Administrative Hearings

FEDERAL eRULEMAKING
WEB PORTAL:

Regulations.gov

HOW TO LINK TO
THIS NOTICE:

http://flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=65CER10-06&PDate=9/17/2010&Section=4

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