An Independent Living Arrangement subsidized and supported by the Division is temporary and should be terminated under the following circumstances:

• Youth has demonstrated success in living independently and the FST agree that the youth will likely continue to live successfully as an adult in the community and should be released from court jurisdiction;
• Youth is unsuccessful in living independently and requires placement in a more structured and supervised setting, i.e., transitional living program, out-of-home care or residential treatment;
• Youth is in runaway status in excess of seven (7) consecutive days and likelihood of his/her returning to care is remote;
• Youth has entered into a legal marital arrangement.
• Youth is in active military duty.
• Youth engages in criminal activity which results in action by the legal system; or
• Youth is released from court jurisdiction, Division custody, or reaches his/her 21st birthday.

Related Practice Alerts and Memos:

2-10-20 – CD20-11 – Independent Living Arrangements