Foster Youth In Transition Program Clarifications

The act updates and clarifies language related to the foster youth in transition program (program), including:

• Defining "dependent on the court" as being under the juvenile court's jurisdiction;
• Directing the court to advise the juvenile of specific services;
• Repealing certain provisions related to continuing jurisdiction of the court;
• Adding provisions to the program for juveniles or youths who were in a dependency and neglect case or other case pursuant to the Children's Code;
• Updating and specifying the form and content of the petition for the program; and
• Adding language and requirements concerning the initial hearing related to the program.
  (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)