Frequently Asked Questions–Implementation of SB 1036 Extension of Foster Care
These FAQS are in draft form. The Department welcomes your comments and suggestions. Please note that the policies set forth in the FAQ have been
These FAQS are in draft form. The Department welcomes your comments and suggestions. Please note that the policies set forth in the FAQ have been
The 2013 Legislative Session brought the biggest changes to foster care we”ve seen in years: “The Quality Parent Act,” HB 215., was signed into law on
Frequently asked questions regarding the recent changes in the Independent Living Law signed into law for 2013. Click the thumbnail to download the “Quick
This is DCF Leadership””s initial determination about how each of the existing IL programs, including Subsidized Independent Living, will be grand-fathered in. June 12, 2013.
“Quick & Dirty” Frequently Asked Questions about Changes to the Independent Living Law Answers are subject to change as the rules implementing the statute are created. 1.
FYS Events & Meeting Chair
(Palm Beach)
Hello, My name is Alexia Nechayev. I am 25 years old and I am an alumna of Florida International University where I received my B.A. in Psychology. My future career goal is to be a Lawyer. I was in care for about one year from age 17 to 18. Prior to entering care, I only knew about the negative stigma regarding foster care and while in care that narrative was unfortunately my experience.
In school I felt like I was on display because my status in care was broadcast to other students and in my placement behavior was leveraged for “privileges” that should be a natural right of all children. Because I did not know my rights I did not know that what I was experiencing was wrong. Today this is exactly why I advocate, because I don’t want this to be the same for other youth who are experiencing foster care.
This is my second year on the FYS Statewide Board and I’m happy to be the Events and Meetings Chair this year because my main goal through advocacy is to reach as many people as possible. My favorite thing as a board member is to see how comfortable members become while working together. The community needs to know that youth in foster care are real people, going through some of the hardest moments of their life and youth need to know that their voice is powerful. I believe that we have to speak up and bring these issues to people’s attention so that they do not forget us. Advocacy, education and consistency is the only way.