2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect
NRS 432B.595 - Written plan to assist child to transition to independent living; duties of agency which provides child welfare services during period that court retains jurisdiction. [Effective through December 31, 2023.] Written extended youth support services plan to assist young adult to transition to self-sufficiency; annual review; payments; duties of agency which provides child welfare services during period that young adult participates in Program. [Effective January 1, 2024.]

1. If the court retains jurisdiction over a child pursuant to NRS 432B.594, the agency which provides child welfare services shall develop a written plan to assist the child in transitioning to independent living. Such a plan must include, without limitation, the following goals:

(a) That the child save enough money to pay for his or her monthly expenses for at least 3 months;

(b) If the child has not graduated from high school or obtained a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document, that the child remain enrolled in high school or a program to obtain a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document until graduation or completion of the program;

(c) If the child has graduated from high school or obtained a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document, that the child:

(1) Enroll in a program of postsecondary or vocational education;

(2) Enroll or participate in a program or activity designed to promote or remove obstacles to employment; or

(3) Obtain or actively seek employment which is at least 80 hours per month;

(d) That the child secure housing;

(e) That the child have adequate income to meet his or her monthly expenses;

(f) That the child identify an adult who will be available to provide support to the child;

(g) If applicable, that the child have established appropriate supportive services to address any mental health or developmental needs of the child; and

(h) If a child is not capable of achieving one or more of the goals set forth in paragraphs (a) to (g), inclusive, that the child have goals which are appropriate for the child based upon the needs of the child.

2. During the period in which the court retains jurisdiction over the child, the agency which provides child welfare services shall:

(a) Monitor the plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 and adjust the plan as necessary;

(b) Contact the child by telephone at least once each month and in person at least quarterly;

(c) Ensure that the child meets with a person who will provide guidance to the child and make the child aware of the services which will be available to the child; and

(d) Conduct a meeting with the child at least 30 days, but not more than 45 days, before the jurisdiction of the court is terminated to determine whether the child requires any additional guidance.

(Added to NRS by 2011, 252; A 2013, 3292)

1. Upon the request of a young adult who satisfies the requirements of subsection 1 of NRS 432B.594 to participate in the Program, the agency which provides child welfare services shall develop a written extended youth support services plan to assist the young adult in transitioning to self-sufficiency. Such a plan must include, without limitation:

(a) The persons or entities that will receive payments from the agency which provides child welfare services and the manner in which such payments will be allocated. The agency which provides child welfare services may make payments to more than one person or entity authorized to receive payments pursuant to subsection 2.

(b) The goals set forth in subsection 3.

2. The plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 may provide for the agency which provides child welfare services to make direct payments to:

(a) A foster home.

(b) A qualified residential treatment program.

(c) A child care institution.

(d) A person or entity, including, without limitation, a relative or fictive kin, who provides a supervised arrangement for independent living where the participant resides.

(e) A landlord, property manager or other entity that collects rental payments for housing.

(f) A participant.

(g) Any combination of the persons or entities listed in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive.

3. The plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 must include, without limitation, the following goals:

(a) That the young adult save enough money to pay for his or her monthly expenses for at least 3 months;

(b) If the young adult has not graduated from high school or obtained a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document, that the young adult obtain a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma;

(c) If the young adult has graduated from high school or obtained a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document, that the young adult:

(1) Complete a program of postsecondary or vocational education;

(2) Complete a program or activity designed to promote employment or remove obstacles to employment; or

(3) Be employed at least 80 hours per month;

(d) That the young adult secure housing;

(e) That the young adult have adequate income to meet his or her monthly expenses;

(f) That the young adult identify an adult who will be available to provide support to the young adult; and

(g) If applicable, that the young adult have established appropriate supportive services to address any mental health or developmental needs of the young adult.

4. If a young adult is not capable of achieving one or more of the goals set forth in paragraphs (a) to (g), inclusive, of subsection 3, the young adult must have goals which are appropriate for the young adult based upon the needs of the young adult.

5. Based upon the needs of a participant, the agency which provides child welfare services may, at any time, after consulting with the participant, revise:

(a) The persons or entities to whom a payment is made pursuant to subsection 2.

(b) The manner in which payments are allocated between persons or entities to whom payments are made pursuant to subsection 2.

6. The plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 must be annually reviewed and mutually agreed upon by the young adult and the agency which provides child welfare services at the hearing required by NRS 432B.601.

7. The agency which provides child welfare services shall:

(a) Monitor the plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 and adjust the plan as necessary;

(b) Contact the young adult by telephone at least once each month and in person at least quarterly;

(c) Ensure that the young adult meets with a person who will provide guidance to the young adult and make the young adult aware of the services which will be available to the young adult; and

(d) Conduct a meeting with the young adult at least 30 days, but not more than 45 days, before he or she reaches the age of 21 years to determine whether the young adult requires any additional guidance.

8. As used in this section:

(a) "Child care institution" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432A.0245.

(b) "Foster home" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.014.

(c) "Qualified residential treatment program" has the meaning ascribed to it in 42 U.S.C. § 672.

(Added to NRS by 2011, 252; A 2013, 3292; 2021, 2734, effective January 1, 2024)