Regulation .18 Termination of Youth Transitional Services.

The local department shall terminate youth transitional services if the youth is 18 to 21 years old and:

(1)

The out-of-home placement case is closed; or

(2)

The youth is not participating in youth transitional services.

Before a youth 18—21 years old leaves out-of-home placement, the caseworker shall:

(1)

Conduct an exit conference with the youth;

(2)

Schedule a family meeting;

(3)

Review the transition plan with the youth;

(4)

Obtain contact information for the youth;

(5)

Provide the youth, free of charge, with a:

(a)

Certified birth certificate;

(b)

Social security card;

(c)

Health insurance card; and

(d)

Health passport; and

(6)

Assist the youth with obtaining either a Maryland identification card or a Maryland driver’s license.

Foster care services may not continue after a youth is 21 years old. If appropriate, the local department shall refer the 21-year-old to:

(1)

The Department's Office of Adult Services; or

(2)

Other agencies for continuing support to maintain independence.