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Project

Mentoring and Oversight for Developing Independence with Foster Youth

Center:

WV-Center for Excellence in Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2020

Contact Information:

Lesley Cottrell
[email protected]
304-293-4692

Project Description:

The Mentoring and Oversight for Developing Independence with Foster Youth (MODIFY) Program provides on-going services to youth who are transitioning out of the foster care system. The program also provides technical assistance to the Department of Health and Human Resources, group foster care residential facilities, specialized foster care agencies, youth, foster parents, and the community on independent living services and transitioning services for youth aging out of foster care. MODIFY provides post secondary education supports and resources as well as independent living case management for eligible former foster youth. The MODIFY program also administers the National Youth in Transition Database Survey.

Keyword(s):

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other

Target Audience:

Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, General Public

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Geographic Areas, Renewal Community, Rural/Remote, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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