HRS §346-397
When extended foster care services can start
This section says the department may start providing extended foster care services to a young adult as soon as the young adult is found eligible and signs a voluntary care agreement, but before the court gets involved or decides jurisdiction.
The statute, as written — Provision of extended foster care services
As soon as the department determines that a young adult is eligible under section 346-395 and the young adult signs the voluntary care agreement as described in section 346-396, prior to the filing of the petition invoking the jurisdiction of the court or the court's determination of jurisdiction pursuant to section 346-398, the department may provide extended foster care services to the young adult.
Sections this one refers to
§346-395 Who can keep getting foster care services as a young adult
§346-396 Voluntary care agreement
§346-398 Where and when to file a petition for extended foster care
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