TX :: Child Protective Services Handbook :: 10500 Trial Independence and Return for Extended Foster Care :: 10510 Trial Independence

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Trial independence (TI) permits a young adult age 18 or older to voluntarily leave Extended Foster Care for up to 6 months (or up to 12 months with a court order) and live independently without losing foster care eligibility.

Caseworkers are not required to make contact with a young adult on TI or provide any services, unless the young adult requests assistance beyond what the PAL staff can provide and the request is reasonable or necessary for the situation.

For additional information on trial independence, see the Trial Independence and Return Before Turning 21 Resource Guide.


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