When a young adult turns 21, a court’s extended jurisdiction ends and no further hearings are required.

The caseworker must notify the attorney representing DFPS that the court’s jurisdiction has ended.

The attorney representing DFPS must:

  •   notify the court that the young adult has turned 21; and

  •   file any documents required by the local court to ensure that the case is dismissed.

In addition, if the young adult is eligible for and continues to remain in extended foster care after turning 21, the caseworker must document all casework in the SUB C-RC stage in IMPACT.

The young adult is no longer eligible for foster care benefits covered by Title IV-E funding.