Modifies provisions relating to certain children leaving foster care or the custody of the state
Voted Do Pass S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
Summary
The bill replaces the existing statute on children in state custody, mandating that foster youth 14 and older be consulted on their case plans and receive a written summary of their rights. When a child turns 18 (or the state‑designated age) and leaves care, the division must provide a set of official documents, instructions for accessing records, a letter confirming foster‑care status, and information on social‑service programs. It also obligates the division to include any proposed guardian in the permanency plan at least six months before the child exits care.
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