Youth Engagement in the Judicial Process
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Youth Engagement in the Judicial
Process
Youth Engagement in the Judicial
ProcessFoster Care Alumni of America, Ohio chapterFoster Care Alumni of America, Ohio chapter
Youth Voice in Court
Youth Voice on Permanency
Youth Access to Vital Documents
Youth as Trainers
Youth Preparation for Adulthood
Youth Voice on Legislation
Youth Voice in Court
• Youth access to legal counsel• Youth access to CASA/GAL• Logistics of attending court hearings• Preparation for court hearings
Preparing Youth for the Future
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
Title II, Section 202
Mandates that 90 days prior to emancipation from foster care, “a caseworker on the staff of the State agency, and, as appropriate, other representatives of the child provide the child with assistance and support in developing a transition plan that is personalized at the direction of the child, includes specific options on housing, health insurance, education, local opportunities for mentors and continuing support services, and work force supports and employment services, and is as detailed as the child may elect.”
Youth Access to Vital Documentation
Prior to the youth’s emancipation from the agency’s custody, the PCSA or PCPA shall coordinate with the following agencies, to obtain necessary documents:
• an original birth certificate
• an original social security card
• a current state identification card
*OAC 5101:2-42-19: “Requirements for the provision of independent living services to youth in custody”
Youth Voice on Permanency
Senate Bill 163 requires that in:
• Any review hearing that pertains to a permanency plan, the court or a citizens board appointed by the court must consult with the child, in an age-appropriate manner, regarding the proposed permanency plan for the child.
Youth Training Professionals
• 2010 Judicial Teleconference on Youth Voice in Court• Permanency Symposiums for Court-Related Professionals• 2012 Training Video by the American Bar Association• 2012 Ohio Attorney General 2 Days in May Event
Youth Voice on State Legislation
Permanency and Vital Records• Oct. 22, 2009, Legislative visits regarding HB 197 and
adoptee access to birth records
Opposition to Neighborhood Notification Proposal• June 21, 2011, Ohio YAB testimony on HB 86
Budget Cuts to State Independent Living Allocation• March 17 - 18, 2009, Testified before Human Services
Committee of the Ohio House of Representatives• March 19, 2009, Testimony quoted in the Hannah Report• April 22, 2009, Testified before the Ohio House of
Representatives • April 28, 2009, Ready to Launch Advocacy Day:
Legislative visits to 24 Ohio Senators• May 30, 2009, Testimony before Ohio Senate regarding
partial restoration of Independent Living funds
Youth Voice on Federal Legislation
• 2007 Home for the Holidays: Congressional Visits and Thanksgiving Dinner, as part of Kids Are Waiting Campaign
• 2008 FCAA Alumni Leadership Institute
• May 18 - 21, 2009, Congressional Visits with Casey Family Programs
• May 31 - June 2, 2009, Congressional Visits with NACAC
Youth Voice on Federal Legislation
• Sept. 10, 2009, NFCC housing policy platform for foster youth in Capitol Hill
• Dec. 17, 2009, Chafee
10-year anniversary in DC
• July 10-13, 2012, White House Young America: Outcomes and Results presentation in DC
• Aug. 8-10, 2012, NYTD Technical Assistance Meeting in DC hosted by the Children's Bureau