Form Soc 157c - Standardized Silp Readiness Assessment Tool
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8STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
STANDARDIZED SILP READINESS ASSESSMENT TOOL
To be approved for a Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP), it must be determined that a
nonminor dependent (NMD) is ready for independent living with supervision and support from the child
welfare or probation system. The revised SILP readiness assessment tool was developed through a
workgroup process with the goal of creating a state-wide standardized assessment for NMDs requesting to
live in a SILP. Although the use of this particular assessment is optional, counties are highly encouraged
to utilize it to standardize how NMDs are being assessed for SILPs and for continuity for NMDs who move
between counties.
SILPs were created to provide NMDs with the opportunity to live in an independent setting while still receiving
supervision and services, to help prepare them for living on their own post-foster care. Ideally, every NMD will
progress to living in a SILP prior to emancipating from foster care. SILPs were designed to be a flexible type
of placement offering a range of appropriate options with varying degrees of independence. Different types of
SILPs may include:
• For NMDs who are ready to live completely on their own, a fully independent SILP can be approved
where the NMD lives without any assistance from an adult and receives their foster care
payment directly.
• Other NMDs may be capable of living without the structure of a foster home or transitional housing
but may still benefit from having the assistance of a supportive adult in the home or one who is
committed to checking on the NMD regularly. The supportive adult can be a relative, mentor, friend
or even significant other as long as that person demonstrates the willingness and ability to support
the NMD.
In either type of arrangement, if the NMD is not yet capable of managing their own money, a plan
can be developed with the NMD to establish a payee to help teach them how to use their funding
appropriately. When evaluating the results of the assessment and determining the NMD’s readiness for a
SILP, the type of SILP being requested should be considered. If the outcome of the assessment indicates
the NMD is not equipped to handle the SILP being requested, alternative SILP arrangements should be
explored if appropriate, such as a SILP with a supportive adult.
This assessment looks at the NMD’s current level of functioning in several areas to determine readiness for a
SILP. Functioning is determined by the NMD’s knowledge and skills, as well as their behavioral history. For
each area, the caseworker is asked to consider whether or not the NMD has the ability to handle that task or
if the NMD is in process of developing a skill. Certain results may indicate that a NMD is not yet ready for a
SILP (such as choosing to live with someone who is abusive to the NMD) or may indicate that this particular
SILP is not appropriate (such as monthly expenses exceeding monthly income). However, NMDs do not have
to show knowledge and skill in every area for a SILP to be approved. A NMD can be approved for a SILP
even if some of the skills are still in development. Similarly, while some behavioral patterns such as those
resulting from substance abuse or impaired mental health functioning, may indicate a lack of readiness for a
SILP, some behaviors exhibited in other living situations may actually improve when a NMD is living on their
own. Therefore, in addition to the type of SILP requested, readiness should be determined by an overall
evaluation of the assessment results.
If the caseworker determines that the NMD is not ready for any type of SILP at this time, the caseworker
should note what other placements are appropriate and available for the NMD. If the NMD is not currently
in a placement, or is in one that is more restrictive than necessary, and the NMD wants to move to another
placement, the caseworker should facilitate such a move whenever possible. The caseworker and the NMD
should work together to develop Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP) goals that address the areas
where the NMD needs to gain knowledge and/or skills and/or change behavior. These new TILP goals should
be included in the next TILP due.
SOC 157C (7/17) (Optional)
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