Bill Status of HB 3761   98th General Assembly


Short Description:  DHS-EXTENDED FOSTER CARE

House Sponsors
Rep. La Shawn K. Ford

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Young Adult Voluntary Foster Care Act. Requires the Department of Human Services to implement this Act in accordance with the State's approved Title IV-E State Plan. Provides that a youth who exited foster care after reaching 18 years of age but before reaching 21 years of age may reenter foster care and receive extended foster care services. Sets forth eligibility criteria and provides that if a youth chooses to participate in extended foster care services the Department and the youth shall sign a voluntary foster care agreement that shall include certain information including (i) the obligation for the youth to continue to meet the conditions for eligibility for the duration of the voluntary foster care agreement and (ii) the voluntary nature of the youth's participation in receiving extended foster care services. Contains provisions concerning written report requirements; periodic case reviews by the appropriate juvenile court; termination of the voluntary adult foster care agreement; and other matters.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  11/14/2013HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. La Shawn K. Ford
  12/3/2013HouseFirst Reading
  12/3/2013HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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