1. 1 Youth Transitional Housing Program

2. 2 Information in Training Packet Information in Training Packet Overview of Partial Emancipation Law Overview of Partial Emancipation Law YTHP Key Points- Rule 409 YTHP Key Points- Rule 409 Rule 409- Licensing Standards for YTHP Rule 409- Licensing Standards for YTHP Submission of YTHP Application Submission of YTHP Application The Application- 597HY The Application- 597HY Information required for YTHP Application Information required for YTHP Application

3. 3 Objectives of Orientation Familiarize providers with the Partial Emancipation Law and the impact of the law Familiarize providers with the Partial Emancipation Law and the impact of the law Distinguish and determine the difference in issuing a license for a program versus a facility and laws that govern the operation of the YTHP Distinguish and determine the difference in issuing a license for a program versus a facility and laws that govern the operation of the YTHP Discuss some key points of rule 409 and the process for issuing a YTHP license Discuss some key points of rule 409 and the process for issuing a YTHP license Allow providers to provide feedback and suggestions Allow providers to provide feedback and suggestions

4. 4 Procedures 409 June 27,2008 Intent of Rule 409- adopted July 24, 2006 Intent of Rule 409- adopted July 24, 2006 Definitions: who is served and what physical space is affected by Rule 409 YTHP licensing Definitions: who is served and what physical space is affected by Rule 409 YTHP licensing Sections 409.220 and 409.230: resolves issue of who may share sleeping quarters and co-mingle in common areas of program or facility with YTHP youth Sections 409.220 and 409.230: resolves issue of who may share sleeping quarters and co-mingle in common areas of program or facility with YTHP youth

5. 5 Rule 409 Procedural Clarifications- con’t Adopted June 27,2008 Section 409.270 - Admission Criteria Section 409.270 - Admission Criteria Section 409.290 - Length of Stay Section 409.290 - Length of Stay

6. 6 Purpose of the YTHP Rule 409 The purpose of this Part is to prescribe the standards for licensure as a Youth Transitional Housing Program and to describe how to apply for such a program license. The purpose of this Part is to prescribe the standards for licensure as a Youth Transitional Housing Program and to describe how to apply for such a program license. Procedures 409 gives direction to staff on how to license a YTHP The licensing standards set forth in this Part are applicable to Youth Transitional Housing Programs as defined in the Children and Family Services Act [20 ILCS 505/4b] and in the Emancipation of Minors Act [750 ILCS 30]. The licensing standards set forth in this Part are applicable to Youth Transitional Housing Programs as defined in the Children and Family Services Act [20 ILCS 505/4b] and in the Emancipation of Minors Act [750 ILCS 30]. An individual or organization that operates a Transitional Housing Program only for youth ages 18 and older is exempt from licensing under this Part. An individual or organization that operates a Transitional Housing Program only for youth ages 18 and older is exempt from licensing under this Part.

7. 7 Section P 409.10b) Purpose Allows a licensed YTHP to operate in the same building with, and in conjunction with programs that serve persons 18 years of age and over provided that supervision requirements in Rule 409 and these procedures are met and the sleeping quarters of YTHP youth are secure and separate from persons, other than staff, who are 21 years of age and older or wards of DCFS. Allows a licensed YTHP to operate in the same building with, and in conjunction with programs that serve persons 18 years of age and over provided that supervision requirements in Rule 409 and these procedures are met and the sleeping quarters of YTHP youth are secure and separate from persons, other than staff, who are 21 years of age and older or wards of DCFS.

8. 8 Youth in Transitional Housing Program Purpose YTHP was created to enable providers already serving homeless and/or foster care youth in a facility to be able to (affordably) also house partially emancipated homeless youth 16 and 17 years old. YTHP was created to enable providers already serving homeless and/or foster care youth in a facility to be able to (affordably) also house partially emancipated homeless youth 16 and 17 years old. Partial emancipation process gives these youth the ability to consent to a YTHP. Partial emancipation process gives these youth the ability to consent to a YTHP.

9. 9 PURPOSE CONTINUED Results in a longer-term more stable living arrangement than emergency shelters permit. Results in a longer-term more stable living arrangement than emergency shelters permit. Though YTHP’s are a distinct program, it is not intended to be physically separated from other programs or all other youth and adults Though YTHP’s are a distinct program, it is not intended to be physically separated from other programs or all other youth and adults There are age restrictions for the sleeping areas. There are age restrictions for the sleeping areas.

10. 10 Important Definitions P 409.20 “Facility” means the building in which the YTHP and/or other programs operate. “Facility” means the building in which the YTHP and/or other programs operate. “Housing” means the secure area in which beds of non-ward youth ages 16-20 are located. “Housing” means the secure area in which beds of non-ward youth ages 16-20 are located.

11. 11 Important Definitions con’t “Homeless youth or homeless minor” means a partially emancipated youth 16 or 17 years of age who may be admitted to the YTHP, but may remain in the program until 18 years of age. Youth in the guardianship of DCFS are not eligible for this program. The minor child of a resident may be admitted to the YTHP with his or her parent. “Homeless youth or homeless minor” means a partially emancipated youth 16 or 17 years of age who may be admitted to the YTHP, but may remain in the program until 18 years of age. Youth in the guardianship of DCFS are not eligible for this program. The minor child of a resident may be admitted to the YTHP with his or her parent. “Resident” means youth admitted into the YTHP and/or other individuals living in the same facility. “Resident” means youth admitted into the YTHP and/or other individuals living in the same facility.

12. 12 Section P409.220f) Supervision of Residents Document how a facility that also operates a homeless adult program provides separate sleeping quarters for YTHP youth and their children to prevent access to youth sleeping quarters by others served in the building who are 21 years of age and over (examples may include: separate floors, separate wings of a building, walls with operable and secure doors). Document how a facility that also operates a homeless adult program provides separate sleeping quarters for YTHP youth and their children to prevent access to youth sleeping quarters by others served in the building who are 21 years of age and over (examples may include: separate floors, separate wings of a building, walls with operable and secure doors).

13. 13 Section P409.220g) Supervision of Residents Verify that the sleeping quarters of the YTHP youth cannot be accessed by persons 21 and over. When YTHP youth are commingling with adults served in the same building (e.g. dining areas, recreational areas, workshops, classes, trainings), describe how staff will continue to supervise the YTHP youth. Verify that the sleeping quarters of the YTHP youth cannot be accessed by persons 21 and over. When YTHP youth are commingling with adults served in the same building (e.g. dining areas, recreational areas, workshops, classes, trainings), describe how staff will continue to supervise the YTHP youth.

14. 14 Section P409.220 (h) Supervision of Residents Observe that when the YTHP operates within a licensed facility, the sleeping quarters of the YTHP youth is separate from residents who are under the guardianship of the Department and residing in the licensed facility. Observe that when the YTHP operates within a licensed facility, the sleeping quarters of the YTHP youth is separate from residents who are under the guardianship of the Department and residing in the licensed facility. Document on the floor plans how these sleeping areas are separate. Document on the floor plans how these sleeping areas are separate.

15. 15 Section P409.230a) Physical Facilities Discuss that while programs in the same building, other than the YTHP, may house persons 18 years of age and over, no one 21 years of age or older, except staff, is permitted in the sleeping area of the YTHP. Discuss that while programs in the same building, other than the YTHP, may house persons 18 years of age and over, no one 21 years of age or older, except staff, is permitted in the sleeping area of the YTHP.

16. 16 Facility Capacity- P 409.240 The capacity is determined by several factors, but shall not exceed 24 residents for the first year of operation The capacity is determined by several factors, but shall not exceed 24 residents for the first year of operation Children of youth housed in the YTHP shall be counted in the capacity. Children of youth housed in the YTHP shall be counted in the capacity.

17. 17 Section 409.270i) Admission Criteria Any youth, aged 18 years old up to 21 years old, who is housed in the facility, where the YTHP is located, shall meet the admission criteria required for homeless youth participating in the YTHP and shall have completed a comparable screening and assessment. Any youth, aged 18 years old up to 21 years old, who is housed in the facility, where the YTHP is located, shall meet the admission criteria required for homeless youth participating in the YTHP and shall have completed a comparable screening and assessment.

18. 18 Admission Criteria This means that non-YTHP youth should enter the facility on their own volition, should not pose a serious threat to themselves or others, and should not have a contagious disease. This means that non-YTHP youth should enter the facility on their own volition, should not pose a serious threat to themselves or others, and should not have a contagious disease. Non-YTHP youth would not have to present documentation of partial emancipation, but should go through a “comparable screening and assessment.” Non-YTHP youth would not have to present documentation of partial emancipation, but should go through a “comparable screening and assessment.”

19. 19 Section 409.290 Length of Stay From Rule: “Homeless youth can remain in the transitional living program (YTHP) up to attaining the age of 18 years. From 18 years of age and up to 21 years of age, the person can participate in another program within the facility, if available.” From Rule: “Homeless youth can remain in the transitional living program (YTHP) up to attaining the age of 18 years. From 18 years of age and up to 21 years of age, the person can participate in another program within the facility, if available.” From Procedures: “Discuss that there is no maximum number of days a youth may remain in a YTHP, as long as he or she is under the age of 18.” From Procedures: “Discuss that there is no maximum number of days a youth may remain in a YTHP, as long as he or she is under the age of 18.”

20. 20 Length of Stay Clarification: Youth who turn 18 may continue to stay in the facility and continue to share sleeping quarters and all programming with YTHP youth. However, they must be designated as being in another program in the facility. Youth who turn 21 also may continue to live in the facility and share programming with YTHP youth as long as they have separate sleeping quarters and are designated as being in another program. Clarification: Youth who turn 18 may continue to stay in the facility and continue to share sleeping quarters and all programming with YTHP youth. However, they must be designated as being in another program in the facility. Youth who turn 21 also may continue to live in the facility and share programming with YTHP youth as long as they have separate sleeping quarters and are designated as being in another program.

21. 21 In summary… These sections of the procedures show that YTHPs can exist within a facility that houses and provides services to youth and adults 18 years of age and older, including wards. These sections of the procedures show that YTHPs can exist within a facility that houses and provides services to youth and adults 18 years of age and older, including wards. Sleeping quarters of YTHP youth are restricted to youth through age 20 who are not wards of the state. Sleeping quarters of YTHP youth are restricted to youth through age 20 who are not wards of the state.

22. 22 Also…. YTHP youth and other youth and adults over 18 years old (including wards) may utilize common spaces together. YTHP youth and other youth and adults over 18 years old (including wards) may utilize common spaces together. Other youth and adults residing or participating in the same facility with YTHP youth should meet similar criteria and complete a comparable screening and assessment. Other youth and adults residing or participating in the same facility with YTHP youth should meet similar criteria and complete a comparable screening and assessment.

23. 23 And Finally… YTHP youth who are 18 and older may continue to participate and/or reside in other programs in the facility. YTHP youth who are 18 and older may continue to participate and/or reside in other programs in the facility.

24. 24 Who Can Apply for YTHP licensure? Licensed Facilities – Group Homes, Youth Emergency Shelters, and Child Care Institutions Licensed Facilities – Group Homes, Youth Emergency Shelters, and Child Care Institutions Facilities, Agencies, and Organizations who are willing or will provide services to partially emancipate youth ages 16-17 years of age. Facilities, Agencies, and Organizations who are willing or will provide services to partially emancipate youth ages 16-17 years of age.

25. 25 License Facility Application Process What Are the Components of a Complete Application? A signed and dated CFS 597 – HY A signed and dated CFS 597 – HY Attachments outlined in Rule 409.40(b) Attachments outlined in Rule 409.40(b)

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27. 27 Submission of YTHP Application Northern Region: Dawn Moyer, A & I Licensing Supervisor Department of Children Family Services A & I Licensing 107 N 3 rd St. Rockford, Illinois 61107 815-967-3833 Cook Region Alexis Carlisle, A & I Manager Department of Children & Family Services A & I Licensing 1911 S Indiana Av. Chicago, Illinois 60616 312-328-2426 Central Region Kim Morgan, Regional Licensing Administrator Department of Children & Family Services A & I Licensing 500 42 nd St. Rock Island, Illinois 61201 309-794-3500 Southern Region Ken Yordy, A & I Licensing Supervisor Department of Children & Family Services A & I Licensing 2308 W Main Street Marion, Illinois 62959 PH# 618-993-7100

28. 28 Materials Required to be Attached to an Application- Summary Requirements Required Attachment for already licensed programs per 409.40 Required Attachments in a Facility Not Already Licensed- 409.50 A copy of the license of the facility where the YTHP will operate YesNo A copy of the Articles of Incorporation and by-laws indicating the organization’s corporate status is in good standing with the Ill. Sec. of State's Office and if not- for-profit, a copy the IRS ruling on the exemption status from federal income tax (501(c(3) and registration with the Charitable Trust Bureau of the Ill. Atty. General’s Office NoYes State of purpose including the types of youth that will be cared for. YesYes A comprehensive staffing plan including job descriptions and qualifications of staff YesYes A list of persons subject to background check and each person’s complete, signed authorization to conduct a background check. YesYes

29. 29 Licensed Facility Application Attachments Copy of Facility License Copy of Facility License A copy of the Articles of Incorporation and by- laws indicating the organization’s corporate status is in good standing with the Ill. Sec. of State’s Office and if not- for-profit, a copy of the IRS ruling on the exemption status from federal income tax (501(c)(3) and registration with the Charitable Trust Bureau of the Ill. Atty. General’s Office. A copy of the Articles of Incorporation and by- laws indicating the organization’s corporate status is in good standing with the Ill. Sec. of State’s Office and if not- for-profit, a copy of the IRS ruling on the exemption status from federal income tax (501(c)(3) and registration with the Charitable Trust Bureau of the Ill. Atty. General’s Office.

30. 30 Licensed Facility Application Attachments Statement of purpose including the types of youth that will be cared for. Statement of purpose including the types of youth that will be cared for. Program Plan Program Plan A comprehensive staffing plan including job descriptions and qualifications of staff A comprehensive staffing plan including job descriptions and qualifications of staff

31. 31 Licensed Facility Application Attachments A list of persons subject to background checks. Each person’s complete, signed Authorization to conduct a Background Check. A list of persons subject to background checks. Each person’s complete, signed Authorization to conduct a Background Check.

32. 32 Facilities Not Already Licensed What Are the Components of a Complete Application? A signed and dated Application A signed and dated Application –Review Application Sections Attachments outlined in Rule 409. 50 Attachments outlined in Rule 409. 50

33. 33 Facilities Not Already Licensed Application Attachments A copy of the Articles of Incorporation and by- laws indicating the organization’s corporate status is in good standing with the Ill. Sec. of State’s Office and if not-for-profit, a copy of the IRS ruling on the exemption status from federal income tax (501(c)(3) and registration with the Charitable Trust Bureau of the Ill. Atty. General’s Office. A copy of the Articles of Incorporation and by- laws indicating the organization’s corporate status is in good standing with the Ill. Sec. of State’s Office and if not-for-profit, a copy of the IRS ruling on the exemption status from federal income tax (501(c)(3) and registration with the Charitable Trust Bureau of the Ill. Atty. General’s Office.

34. 34 Facilities Not Already Licensed Application Attachments Statement of purpose including the types of youth that will be cared for. Statement of purpose including the types of youth that will be cared for. Program Plan Program Plan A comprehensive staffing plan including job descriptions and qualifications of staff A comprehensive staffing plan including job descriptions and qualifications of staff

35. 35 Facilities Not Already Licensed Application Attachments A list of persons subject to background checks. Each person’s complete, signed Authorization to conduct a Background Check. A list of persons subject to background checks. Each person’s complete, signed Authorization to conduct a Background Check.

36. 36 Licensing Process Application Application Licensing Study Licensing Study Licensure Recommendation Licensure Recommendation Issuance of Permit- 6-months Issuance of Permit- 6-months Issuance of License- 4yrs Issuance of License- 4yrs

37. 37 What can I expect from Licensing Representative? Professionalism Professionalism Courtesy and Respect Courtesy and Respect Consultation Consultation Timeliness Timeliness Fairness Fairness Recommendation to Issue or Deny License Application. Recommendation to Issue or Deny License Application.

38. 38 Timeline A licensing study on the YTHP shall be completed within 90 calendar days from the date of receipt of the complete, signed application. A licensing study on the YTHP shall be completed within 90 calendar days from the date of receipt of the complete, signed application.

39. 39 Common barriers Incomplete Application Incomplete Application ‘Items for Review’ Documents are not written or available ‘Items for Review’ Documents are not written or available Clearances – OSFM, IDPH, Background Checks Not Received Clearances – OSFM, IDPH, Background Checks Not Received Non-compliance Items not corrected in a timely manner Non-compliance Items not corrected in a timely manner