Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 75 - Family Finding and Kinship Care
Section 7505 - Transition plan and services

(a) Transition services required.--If a child is subject to an order transferring legal custody under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6351(a)(2) (relating to disposition of dependent child), the county shall:
(1) Beginning when the child is 14 years of age, provide age and developmentally appropriate services to help the child plan and prepare for eventual adulthood.
(2) Beginning no less than six months before the child will become 18 years of age, develop a transition plan in collaboration with the child and, at the child's election, other supportive adults.
(3) Prior to termination of court jurisdiction of a child 18 years of age or older, provide the child with all relevant documents, which may include, but are not limited to, the child's birth certificate, Social Security card, driver's license or State identification card, health insurance card and diploma or general educational development certificate.
(4) Prior to termination of court jurisdiction, provide the child with a copy of the transition plan.
(b) Transition plan.--A transition plan shall include:
(1) Identification of or detailed options for a suitable place of intended residence.
(2) A list, with contact information, of supportive adults and family members.
(3) Identification of local opportunities for mentorships and continuing social support.
(4) A plan or detailed options for employment, job training or continuing education.
(5) Documentation of the child's possession of relevant documents or, if the child does not have possession of the documents, an explanation of the reasons why the child does not have the documents and detailed instructions on how the child may obtain the documents.
(c) Transition document retention.--The county shall document the child's transition plan in the child's case plan and shall retain electronic copies of the transition plan and all relevant documents for no less than five years after termination of court jurisdiction.

Cross References. Section 7505 is referred to in section 6351 of Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure).

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