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Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 46, § 288.4. Extended foster care voluntary placement agreement

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. If a youth chooses to participate in extended foster care services and meets the eligibility criteria set forth in R.S. 46:288.3(A), the department and the youth shall sign an extended foster care voluntary placement agreement that shall include, at a minimum, the following:

(1) The obligation for the youth to continue to meet the conditions for eligibility set forth in R.S. 46:288.3(A) for the duration of the voluntary extended foster care agreement.

(2) Any obligation considered necessary by the department for the youth to continue to receive extended foster care services if the youth is eligible for those services.

(3) Any obligation considered necessary by the department to facilitate the youth's continued success in the program.

(4) Termination of an extended foster care voluntary placement agreement and program participation as set forth in R.S. 46:288.8.

(5) The voluntary nature of the youth's participation in receiving extended foster care services.

(6) The opportunity for a fair hearing if the youth believes that he has been denied extended foster care services or that his request has not been acted upon with reasonable promptness.

B. Once the department determines that a youth is eligible and the youth signs the extended foster care voluntary placement agreement, the department may provide extended foster care services to the youth in accordance with this Subpart.

C. Acceptance of these benefits and services shall in no way deprive the youth in foster care of any rights or obligations conferred by attaining the age of majority.

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