INSTRUCTIONS TO STAFF 340:75-6-115.4

1.  Incentive payment process.

• (1) The Child Welfare (CW) worker discusses the incentive payment process with eligible youth at age 16 and refers to the list of accomplishment categories and payment schedule outlined in Form DCFS-86 (new form number 04IL002E), Independent Living (IL) Incentive Payment Worksheet.
• (2) To access IL incentive payments, the CW worker:
  • (A) conducts an exit interview with the youth using Form DCFS-86 (new form number 04IL002E) two months prior to the youth exiting Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) custody or voluntary care after age 18;
  • (B) offers the youth the opportunity to complete Form DCFS-87 (new form number 04IL003E), Independent Living Youth Exit Interview, during the exit interview;
  • (C) completes Form DCFS-107 (new form number 04IL005E), Independent Living Payment Claim, that is signed by the youth;
  • (D) determines the incentive payment by verifying the youth's accomplishments during the exit interview process;
  • (E) ensures the youth's address is correct as the incentive payment is mailed to the address listed on Form DCFS-107 (new form number 04IL005E); and
  • (F) mails Forms DCFS-86 (new form number 04IL002E), DCFS-87 (new form number 04IL003E), and DCFS-107 (new form number 04IL005E), and required documentation to Children and Family Services Division IL Section.