Md. Code Regs. 07.02.10.18

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 07.02.10.18 - Termination of Youth Transitional Services

A. The local department shall terminate youth transitional services if the youth is 18 to 21 years old and:

(1) The out-of-home placement case is closed; or

(2) The youth is not participating in youth transitional services.

B. Before a youth 18-21 years old leaves out-of-home placement, the caseworker shall:

(1) Conduct an exit conference with the youth;

(2) Schedule a family meeting;

(3) Review the transition plan with the youth;

(4) Obtain contact information for the youth;

(5) Provide the youth, free of charge, with a:

(a) Certified birth certificate;

(b) Social security card;

(c) Health insurance card; and

(d) Health passport; and

(6) Assist the youth with obtaining either a Maryland identification card or a Maryland driver's license.

C. Foster care services may not continue after a youth is 21 years old. If appropriate, the local department shall refer the 21-year-old to:

(1) The Department's Office of Adult Services; or

(2) Other agencies for continuing support to maintain independence.

Md. Code Regs. 07.02.10.18

Regulations .18, Independent Living Preparation Program, adopted effective March 4, 2002 (29:4 Md. R. 416); amended effective 44:10 Md. R. 469, eff. 5/22/2017