It has been brought to our attention that the 2020 Budget includes $32 Million to continue the extension of foster care benefits to non-minor dependents who have met the requirements for the Extended Foster Care Program and has lost employment or had a disruption in an education program due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, as well as if they turn 21. This action was not through an Executive Order, so we wanted to make sure our members were aware of this important information.
The following language comes from
AB 89/SB 121 the Budget Act of 2020
which states:
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Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (2), $29,021,000 shall be available to fund the assistance costs associated with continuing an extended foster care benefit assistance payment for any nonminor dependent who met eligibility requirements for the Extended Foster Care program, has lost their employment or has experienced a disruption in their education program resulting from COVID-19, and cannot otherwise meet any of the participation requirements, as described in All County Letter 20-45, and extend foster care eligibility for nonminor dependents who turn 21 years of age while in extended foster care on or after April 17, 2020, through June 30, 2021, beyond the maximum age limit of Sections 11400 and 11403 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and accompanying rules or regulations.
Of the funds appropriated in Schedule (1), $2,979,000 shall be available to fund the administrative costs associated with continuing an extended foster care benefit assistance payment for any nonminor dependent who met eligibility requirements for the Extended Foster Care program, has lost their employment or has experienced a disruption in their education program resulting from COVID-19, and cannot otherwise meet any of the participation requirements, as described in All County Letter 20-45, and extend foster care eligibility for nonminor dependents who turn 21 years of age while in extended foster care on or after April 17, 2020, through June 30, 2021, beyond the maximum age limit of Sections 11400 and 11403 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and accompanying rules or regulations."
You can download the bill language with the button below. For any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out to CCY's Executive Director, Jevon Wilkes at
Jevon@calyouth.org.
