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016.15.3-17. Transitional Youth Services (TYS)

AR ADC 016.15.3-17Arkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 016. Department of Human Services
Division 15. Division of Children and Family Services
Rule 3. Family Foster Parent Handbook
Ark. Admin. Code 016.15.3-17
016.15.3-17. Transitional Youth Services (TYS)
Transitional Youth Services assists youth age 14-21 who are interested in furthering their educational/vocational goals and who voluntarily participate in the program's services. The program coordinates and provides life-skills training and educational assistance to current and former youth in foster care in preparation for the transition into adulthood and mainstream society. Training is provided in various formats and in accordance with case plans. All training is coordinated through the Family Service Workers and TYS Coordinators. Each County Office can provide more information about this program.
Be Your Own Advocate!
Be Your Own Advocate!, DCFS PUB-50, is a resource for youth in foster care age 14-21 and was developed along with the Youth Advisory Board to provide youth with information they will need while in foster care. This book is only a reference guide. The youth may contact their FSW or TYS Coordinator for any questions or further explanations.

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Amended Sept. 20, 2010; Nov. 25, 2010.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 016.15.3-17, AR ADC 016.15.3-17
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