The STAY (Successful Transition to Adulthood for Youth) Program offers independent living services to eligible youth ages 14 up to age 23, who are currently or were formerly in foster care.
The STAY (Successful Transition to Adulthood for Youth) Program offers independent living services to eligible youth ages 14 up to age 23, who are currently or were formerly in foster care.
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A federal child welfare law, passed in 2018, prioritizes keeping children safely with their families whenever possible. It also acknowledges that some children and youth may need short-term, high-quality residential treatment when staying at home isn’t safe.
The federal act requires an assessment before a child or youth is placed in a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP), or within 30 days if placed urgently due to a crisis.
