In order to successfully facilitate the transition of adolescents from the out-of-home care system to independent living, the following services will be authorized, if funding is available and if consistent with the child's placement plan or case plan, before department release of custody of the child:

1. (1) counseling and referral to community support networks, where available, to assist the youth in preparation for emancipation, in areas such as

   1. (A) self-esteem;
   2. (B) basic living skills;
   3. (C) employability;
2. (2) financial assistance for housing up to 100 percent of the foster care rate; and
3. (3) the services or goods described in 7 AAC 53.310, 7 AAC 53.320, and 7 AAC 53.330.

(Eff. 7/1/90, Register 114; am 12/10/2011, Register 200; am 8/1/2015, Register 215)