# COMAR Title 07 — Department of Human Services

## Subtitle 02 — Social Services Administration

### Chapter 10 — Youth Transitional Services

#### Regulation .18 Termination of Youth Transitional Services.

*COMAR 07.02.10.18*

A. 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.

B. 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.

C. 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.