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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 46, § 1002. Vocational testing and counseling; purpose; duties of the office of children and family services [Text of section heading until effective October 1, 2027]

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§ 1002. Vocational testing and counseling; purpose; duties of Louisiana Works [Text of section heading effective October 1, 2027]

<Text of subsec. A effective until October 1, 2027.>

A. The Department of Children and Family Services, office of children and family services, shall provide, in each of its regional offices, vocational testing and counseling on the subjects of higher education and employment for those individuals in long-term foster care at the youngest age deemed appropriate to process the information.

<Text of subsec. A effective October 1, 2027.>

A. Louisiana Works shall provide, in each of its regional offices, vocational testing and counseling on the subjects of higher education and employment for those individuals in long-term foster care at the youngest age deemed appropriate to process the information.

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B. Through vocational testing, the office of children and family services shall seek to identify areas of potential interest and potential employment that are specific to an individual in foster care and, to this end, the office shall:

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B. Through vocational testing, Louisiana Works shall seek to identify areas of potential interest and potential employment that are specific to an individual in foster care and, to this end, the office shall:

(1) Conduct a minimum of three, one-hour long counseling sessions annually with each individual, covering the subjects of potential employment both during and after high school, as well as possibilities for education beyond high school.

(2) Encourage and assist individuals in long-term foster care to find part-time work while they are still in high school as a means of discovering their interests and capabilities, as well as fostering a sense of independence.

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C. The office of children and family services shall adopt all necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.

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C. Louisiana Works shall adopt all necessary rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this Chapter.

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