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2008 SESSION
SB 249 Independent living services & arrangements; requires inclusion of plan for children 14 yrs. & older.
Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Foster care; independent living services for children 14 and older. Requires that every foster care plan for a child 14 years of age or older include an independent living services plan. The bill defines the terms “independent living arrangement” and “independent living services,” and replaces the term “independent living placement” with the term “independent living arrangement.” The bill mandates children 14 years and older have a foster care plan that describes in writing their needs and goals in the areas of counseling, education, housing, employment, and money management skills. Local departments and licensed child placing agencies may provide independent living services to children over the age of 14 as part of foster care services or to persons between 18 and 21 years of age who are in the process of transitioning from foster care to self-sufficiency. The bill requires for children ages 16 and over, documentation of the services to be provided to assist the child in transitioning to an independent living arrangement. This bill is identical to HB 149.
SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:
Foster care; independent living services for children 14 and older. Requires that every foster care plan for a child 14 years of age or older include an independent living services plan. The bill defines the terms “independent living arrangement” and “independent living services,” and replaces the term “independent living placement” with the term “independent living arrangement.” The bill mandates children 14 years and older have a foster care plan that describes in writing their needs and goals in the areas of counseling, education, housing, employment, and money management skills. Local departments and licensed child placing agencies may provide independent living services to children over the age of 14 as part of foster care services or to persons between 18 and 21 years of age who are in the process of transitioning from foster care to self-sufficiency. The bill requires for children ages 16 and over, documentation of the services to be provided to assist the child in transitioning to an independent living arrangement.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Foster care; independent living services for children 14 and older. Requires that every foster care plan for a child 14 years of age or older include an independent living services plan. The bill also defines the terms "independent living," "independent living arrangement," and "independent living services."