During the time the young adult in extended foster care has been referred to HHSC for guardianship, the caseworker must continue to request review hearings for extended foster care until the probate court reaches a resolution about guardianship.

The court’s jurisdiction ends and the case is closed when:

  •   a guardian is appointed;

  •   HHSC determines a guardianship is not appropriate; or

  •   the court with probate jurisdiction denies the application to appoint a guardian.

However, the court may choose to extend its jurisdiction, or the guardian may request that the court extend its jurisdiction:

  •   so the young adult can remain in extended foster care;

  •   so the young adult can transition to trial independence; or

  •   for purposes of reviews for transitional living services beyond the trial independence period.

Texas Family Code §263.603External Link; §263.604External Link

If the case closes, the caseworker must close the SUB REG stage in IMPACT.