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PURPOSE  \nFor many young people in foster care, not having a license to drive is a barrier to education, health care, employment, and other activities that promote independence. To address this barrier, Session Law 2017-41 directed the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services to establish a two-year pilot project to assist youth in foster care in obtaining their learner’s permits or driver’s licenses.  \nIn collaboration with county child welfare agencies, former foster youth, family partners, and other stakeholders, the Division created Transportation Really Is Possible (TRIP) to serve as the pilot project designated by Session Law 2017-41. The purpose of TRIP is to provide, on a first-come, first-served basis, funding to support young people and caregivers with costs associated with obtaining a learner’s permit or driver’s license. Reimbursement is provided based on availability of funds.  \nII. ELIGIBILITY OF YOUTH AND CAREGIVERS  \na. Eligibility of Youth and Young Adults  \nYoung people are eligible for assistance through TRIP if they:  \n• Meet one of the following criteria:  \no Are at least 14 ½ years of age, but less than 18 years of age and are in foster care as defined in G.S. 131D-10 .2(9); or  \no Were in foster care upon their 18th birthday and have entered into a Voluntary Placement Agreement with a county to participate in Foster Care 18 to 21;  \n• Have contacted the county child welfare agency, as needed, to obtain approval or information needed to attend driver’s education courses, obtain a leaner’s permit or driver’s license and consulted with the county and their caregiver regarding their readiness to drive;  \n• Have one or more goals on their DSS-5096a Transitional Living Plan which specify the steps they must take to meet the criteria for which they are seeking support (i.e. enroll in and complete driver’s education); and,  \n• Have a written agreement with their caregiver and county child welfare agency that includes, at a minimum, the following:  \no Their plan to contribute toward ongoing costs associated with driving that are not or will not be covered by TRIP or LINKS;  \no Any educational criteria needed, such as budgeting and understanding insurance; and,  \no Caregiver’s agreement to support the young person in obtaining driving experience.  \nb. Eligibility of Caregivers  \nCaregivers are eligible for reimbursement under TRIP for costs incurred in association with assisting youth in their care with obtaining a learner’s permit or driver’s license if they;  \n• Meet one of the following criteria:  \no Are providing care for a youth in foster care as defined in G.S. 131D-10 .2(9), who is at least 14 ½ years of age, but less than 18 years of age; or,  \no Are providing placement to a young adult 18 years if age or older, but less than 21 years of age, who has entered into a Voluntary Placement Agreement with a county to participate in Foster Care  \n18 to 21; and all the criteria below,  \n• Have contacted the county child welfare agency, as needed, to obtain any other approval or information needed for the young person to attend driver’s education courses, obtain a leaner’s permit or driver’s license and consulted with the county and the young person regarding the young person’s readiness to drive ; and,  \n• Have a written agreement with the young person and the county child welfare agency that includes, at a minimum, the following:  \no Young person’s plan to contribute toward ongoing costs associated with driving that are not or will not be covered by TRIP or LINKS;  \no Any educational criteria the young person must meet, such as budgeting and understanding insurance; and,  \no Caregiver’s agreement to support the young person in gaining driving experience.  \nIII. ASSESSING READINESS  \nFor many young people in foster care, not having a license to drive is a barrier to accessing education, healthcare, and other activities. For these youth, driving is not merely a privileg","cbCairoO7TqdlVQ6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairoO7TqdlVQ6","pdf",48807,"English","# PURPOSE\n# ELIGIBILITY OF YOUTH AND CAREGIVERS\n## Eligibility of Youth and Young Adults\n## Eligibility of Caregivers\n# ASSESSING READINESS\n# ELIGIBLE COSTS\n## Driver’s Education Courses\n## Driver’s Education Courses Offered through Public High Schools\n## Driver’s Education Courses Offered through Private Driving Schools","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of TRIP Transportation Really Is Possible?\",\"answer\":\"TRIP Transportation Really Is Possible addresses the lack of a driver’s license as a barrier to education, healthcare, employment, and independence for youth in foster care by funding learner’s permits and driver’s licenses.\"},{\"question\":\"Who is eligible to receive assistance for a learner’s permit or driver’s license under TRIP?\",\"answer\":\"Young people in foster care are eligible if they meet age/foster-care criteria, contact the county child welfare agency for approval and readiness guidance, have goals on their DSS-5096a Transitional Living Plan, and have a written agreement covering cost sharing and caregiver support.\"},{\"question\":\"What assessment is used to determine driving readiness, and how should it be used?\",\"answer\":\"County child welfare agencies complete the TRIP Readiness assessment with youth and caregivers to discuss safety issues related to medical, mental health, emotional conditions, substance use, and other factors affecting judgment and driving safety. 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