Information presented here is for caseworkers or case managers to refer youth to the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program.
Documents required for referral to Chafee are as follows:
Chafee Referrals
In-Custody Youth Under 21
- Completed IL referral form (DOCX)*
- Copy of birth certificate*
- Copy of social security card*
- Copy of Colorado state ID card*
- Affidavit of U.S. citizenship or legal residency (PDF) signed by the youth*
- Copy of FSP 4D with youth and caseworker signatures
- Casey Life Skills Assessment*
- Copy of most recent placement order reflecting out-of-home placement and DHS custody or Division of Youth Services commitment
* Division of Youth Services
After-Care Youth Over 21
- Completed IL referral form (DOCX)
- Copy of birth certificate
- Copy of social security card
- Copy of Colorado state ID card
- Affidavit of U.S. citizenship or legal residency (PDF) signed by the youth
All youth are required to have a working email listed on the referral form.