7. A transitional living program shall provide residential care and treatment services for up to 18 months to a homeless youth 16 to 21 years of age who demonstrates the maturity to function with minimal adult supervision.

The program shall assist in the maintenance of a homeless youth in a living arrangement that will prepare the youth for independence and self-sufficiency through the direct provision of, or through referrals to, other organizations and agencies for services, as determined by the department’s contract, which may include:

(1) Educational assessment and attachment to an educational program;

(2) Career planning, employment and life skills training;

(3) Job placement;

(4) Budgeting and money management;

(5) Assistance in securing housing appropriate to a homeless youth’s needs and income; and

(6) Assistance in accessing other social services as may be appropriate.

L.1999,c.224,s.7.