Court Appointed Special Advocates

P.O. Box 1418, Kenwood, CA 95452, (707) 565-6375  Fax: (707) 565-6379

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES

REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS

TO THE

JUVENILE COURT OF SONOMA COUNTY

DATE OF HEARING:TYPE OF HEARING:

366-F Non-Minor Dependent

LOCATION:JUDGE / COMMISSIONER:

YOUTH:CASE NO:AGE / DOB:

This is a court report written in collaboration between this Non Minor Dependent (NMD) and their Court Appointed Special Advocate.

Status Review:
Number of Continuing Education Hours Since Last Report:
Last Updated: Driver’s License: Insurance: Fingerprints:
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CASA in compliance with: Volunteer Logs: ACRs: Case Reviews:
Social Worker/Probation Officer Report In:

Date assigned to case:

Total number of volunteer hours since last report:

Total number of volunteer hours since appointed to the case:

Date of last 60 day review (meeting with CASA Supervisor):

PERSONS INTERVIEWED: RELATION TO YOUTH:

INDEPENDENT LIVING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING:

In this CASA’s opinion, the following points have been explained to the youth and the youth understands them:

  • Understands Independent Living learning opportunities
  • The process and legal timeframes of exiting the juvenile court system and becoming a Non-Minor Dependent (AB12)
  • Significance and security of personal information (social security card, personal ID information, photo ID, birth certificate, proof of Citizenship or green card)
  • Personal documents are kept in a secure location (if in their possession)
  • Educational Records (IEP and educational certificates)
  • Health Records and family medical history (medications and related concerns)
  • Financial needs to live independently (budgeting, cost of living, resources explored)
  • Job search information (referred to Job Link, EDD)
  • Career options (Job Corps, California Conservation Corps North Bay, Military Services, College, SRJC, Vocational training)

Together, this CASA and youth have:

  • Toured VOICES
  • Attended a My Life Meeting at Voices
  • Toured Santa Rosa Junior College Foster Care Services

Please elaborate using the following questions as a guide:

Who is their ILP Coordinator? Have transitional housing arrangements been made for minor when reaching non-minor dependent status (17+)? What is the minor’s opinion of his current preparation for independence? What are the minor’s interests and/or career choice? Is the minor employed? California Identification obtained and driving classes/license assessed if eligible)

CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES: (18 -21 years)

Please elaborate using the following as a guide:

Education (progress toward high school graduation, GED, college or vocational program)Is your youth a 11th or 12th grader and moved to a new school since the last Court report? If yes, has an AB167 assessment been completed? (All academic records transferred and AB167 meeting held? Please discuss with a Volunteer Supervisor if you are not clear what this means)

Housing (foster care, relative home, FFA home, SILP, group home or transitional housing)

Employment (type of job and hours per month, or employment readiness efforts)

Counseling & Medical Needs (Physical & emotional needs, self care, and current status)

Support System (Life-long connections to supportive adult(s), status of family ties, peers)

Independent Living Skills (money management, use of community resources, transportation, ILP involvement, pro-social activities, participation in clubs, sports, etc.)

NMD Jurisdictional Eligibility: How is youth fulfilling the minimal criteria to stay in dependency under AB12?

  • i.e. working 80 hours/month
  • or in school
  • or working to remove obstacles to employment or education
  • Physical and/or Mental health exemption

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SUMMARY:

RECOMMENDATIONS:

  1. CASA to remain on this case to support these recommendations and youth’s successful transition to independence and Non-Minor Dependency status.

DATED:

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

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,Court Appointed Special Advocate

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, Non-Minor Dependent

APPROVED BY:

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, Volunteer Supervisor

COPIES TO:

NAME:POSITION:

Social Worker
Attorney for Child
County Counsel
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