Florida Florida Statutes

§ 39.6251 — Continuing care for young adults

FS § 39.6251Ch. 39

Statute text

(1)As used in this section, the term “child” means an individual who has not attained 21 years of age, and the term “young adult” means an individual who has attained 18 years of age but who has not attained 21 years of age.

(2)The primary goal for a child in care is permanency. A child who is living in licensed care on his or her 18th birthday and who has not achieved permanency under s. 39.621 is eligible to remain in licensed care under the jurisdiction of the court and in the care of the department. A child is eligible to remain in licensed care if he or she is:(a) Completing secondary education or a program leading to an equivalent credential;

(b)Enrolled in an institution that provides postsecondary or vocational education;

(c)Participating in a program or activity designed to promote or eliminate barriers to employment;

(d)Employed for at least 80 hours per month; or

(e)Unable to participate in programs or activities listed in paragraphs (a)-(d) full time due to a physical, intellectual, emotional, or psychiatric condition that limits participation. Any such barrier to participation must be supported by documentation in the child's case file or school or medical records of a physical, intellectual, or psychiatric condition that impairs the child's ability to perform one or more life activities. The young adult must furnish documentation to the department or lead agency of his or her participation in one of the programs or activities listed in paragraphs (a)-(d), or his or her inability to participate in one of the programs or activities as provided in paragraph (e), or authorize the release of his or her records to the department or lead agency.

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Legislative history

s. 5, ch. 2013-178; s. 2, ch. 2015-112; ss. 26, 28, 89, ch.'k`ܪdAʧa=ԱkH%߻fC ڷqN*