2011 Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 245 - 267 — Public Welfare and Related Activities
Chapter 260C — Child Protection
Section 260C.456 — Foster Care Benefits until Age 21

Upon the request of a person, at any time, between the ages of 18 and 21 who had been receiving foster care benefits in the six consecutive months prior to the person's 18th birthday, or who was discharged while on runaway status after age 15, the local agency shall develop, in conjunction with the person and other appropriate parties, a specific plan related to that person's vocational, educational, social, or maturational needs and, to the extent funds are available, shall ensure that any foster care, housing, or counseling benefits are tied to that plan. Youth who left foster care while under state guardianship as dependent or neglected retain their ability to return to foster care for placement at any time between the ages of 18 and 21.

History:

2009 c 106 s 2; 2010 c 269 art 2 s 3