SILP. The SILP is an entirely new and flexible placement type for xxxxxx care that was created for NMDs participating in EFC. It is intended to provide young adults with the opportunity for highly independent living experiences while receiving financial support along with the safety net of a case manager to provide support and services for problems that arise. Counties have significant discretion for what can constitute a SILP placement. The federal guidance allows for maximum flexibility for XXXXx, while still ensuring the placement is safe for NMDs. The NMDs are responsible for finding their own SILP units; this is not a typical placement where the county places the individual in a home or facility that has already been designated as a licensed or approved placement facility. The NMDs may find an apartment close to school or work, or they may rent a room from a friend. Although the county does not “find” the placement, it must still be approved by the county. To help ensure the safety of NMDs who are living in a SILP, a readiness assessment and approval process for the SILP location is required for these placements. This will be discussed in more detail below. All XXXXx will receive the basic xxxxxx care rate and the applicable county clothing allowance. The Specialized Care Increment is not available for this placement as described in W&IC sections 11461(a), 11461(e)(1) and (f). However, parenting NMDs can receive the infant supplement when residing in a SILP. The SILP placements can include: • Apartments (alone or with roommates) • Single Room Occupancies (may have shared bathrooms and/or kitchens) • Renting a room (including from a former caregiver) • Dorms/university housing The SILP placements are for NMDs who are developmentally ready to live independently or in a less restrictive environment (such as renting a room) with less intensive services from a case manager or caregiver. There is no caregiver or provider to assist the NMDs as with other placement types; therefore, it is important to ensure the NMDs are ready for this type of placement. Placement in a SILP must be specified in the NMDs’ case plan as described in W&IC section 11400(w). The use of this placement type must also be based on the developmental needs of NMDs as described in W&IC section 16501.1(c)(1). The XXXXx are the least restrictive placement option for NMDs; however, these young adults remain court dependents under the placement and care supervision of the county placing agency. The...
SILP. This is a flexible placement setting that can include an apartment, shared living situations, room and board arrangements or college dorms. This placement type must be specified in the NMD’s case plan as described in W&IC section 11400(w). These placements will be approved by the county. While this is the least restrictive placement All County Information Notice No. I-40-11 Page Six option for NMD’s, these young adults remain court dependents under the supervision of the county placing agency. A SILP will receive the basic xxxxxx care rate; the Specialized Care Increment cannot be paid for this type of placement. This is described in W&IC sections 11461(a) and 11461(e)(1). The specifics of this placement option are currently being developed. As NMDs are legal adults, their desire for a specific placement should be accommodated, if appropriate and available. However, it is important to understand that NMDs may remain in xxxxxx care as long as they meet the eligibility criteria, but are not entitled to a specific placement. Placement Considerations
