Publications & News

Letter from DHHS to state directors, psychotropic medications & foster youth
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services describes a comprehensive departmental plan to strengthen systems of prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medication use among children in foster care to address concerns about disproportionately high rates of prescription and inadequate monitoring.

Two Years Later: Has California's Approach to Securing SSI Benefits for Disabled Youth who "Age-Out" of Foster Care Made a Difference?
The final report of the AB 1331 Implementation Study by Hannah Haley, Chris Lee, Angie Schwartz and Amy Lemley is now available.

AB1331 Implementation Study Presentation

AB 1331 Information Sheet

Primer—SSI for Foster Youth

SSI Brochure

Emancipation Brochure

SSI Information for Transitioning Foster Youth
Brochure, State of California, Department of Social Services

SSI for Youth with Disabilities
Brochure, State of California, Department of Social Services

SSI for Foster Youth with Disabilities
Brochure, State of California, Department of Social Services