Fla. Admin. Code R. 65C-41.004
(1) Transition and Case Plans. Each young adult in extended foster care must have both a transition plan and a case plan developed. Designated staff shall work with the young adult on the development and updates to each plan.
(a) Transition Plan. The provisions of the transition plan form the basis of the young adult’s case plan and delineate the young adult’s short-term and long-term goals, the young adult’s obligations, and the obligations of the foster parent, caregiver or group home, the designated staff, and any other service provider.
1. The transition plan shall be coordinated with the case plan; however, a change in the transition plan does not require an amendment to the case plan or a return to court unless the change in the transition plan conflicts with a provision of the case plan.
2. All young adults with diagnosed disabilities or mental health needs shall be provided with an equal opportunity to participate in transition planning. A young adult with a diagnosed disability or mental health need may need additional support; therefore, the designated staff shall work in consultation with the young adult and the young adult’s service providers, guardian ad litem, and attorney, if applicable.
(b) Case Plan. The young adult must have a case plan while in extended foster care.
1. The case plan must include:
a. A description of the qualifying activity or activities in which the young adult will engage to maintain eligibility for remaining in extended foster care. If the young adult has chosen an alternate or secondary qualifying activity, it shall be included in the case plan,
b. A description of the programs and services identified, in consultation with the young adult, to assist the young adult to successfully participate in the chosen qualifying activities, and a designation of who is responsible for providing these programs and services, and who is responsible for paying the costs of such programs and services,
c. A description of the young adult’s long-term goals for living independently and the services to be provided to assist the young adult in meeting those goals; and,
d. A designation of the permanency goal of transition from care to independent living.
2. The young adult’s case plan shall be initiated within 30 days of the young adult’s 18th birthday or approval of entry into extended foster care, and shall include the young adult’s long-term goals.
3. The case plan shall be reviewed with the young adult prior to each judicial review hearing, and shall be updated as necessary.
(2) Provision of Services. The community-based care lead agency must ensure that the young adult is provided necessary services. Necessary services include:
(d) Face-to-face contact with the young adult shall occur every 30 days in the home, pursuant to paragraphs 65C-30.007(1)(a)-(c), F.A.C.
1. During the visit designated staff must assess for safety and discuss the young adult’s transition and continue to assess life skill development.
2. If applicable, designated staff shall update the Supervised Living Arrangement Assessment and Shared Living Plan.
(3) Procedures for a Young Adult Wishing to Remain in Extended Foster Care until their 22nd birthday. A young adult must be actively participating in extended foster care on his or her 21st birthday, and have a documented disability, in order to remain in care until his or her 22nd birthday. A licensed clinical professional listed in paragraph 65C-41.003(7)(a), F.A.C. may provide documentation that demonstrates that an extra year might be helpful, including resources to support the young adult’s progress toward living independently.
(4) Portability. The services provided under this rule are portable across county lines, between lead agencies, and across state lines if the other state is willing to provide assistance.
Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 39.0121 FS. Laws Implemented 39.6035, 39.6251, 39.701(4)(a) FS. History–New 11-2-15, Amended 1-7-19, 1-4-26.