PAL staff must ensure that, before a young adult is accepted for return for Extended Foster Care:

 •   the young adult:

 •   is 18, 19, or 20 years old;

 •   was in DFPS conservatorship the day before turning 18;

 •   is able to meet at least one of the education or work related criteria for Extended Foster Care, or be incapable of performing any of those activities due to a documented medical condition, within 30 days of placement as discussed in 10421 Eligibility for Extended Foster Care;

 •   the young adult, or his or her guardian, is willing to sign or re-sign the Extended Foster Care Agreement;

 •   a criminal background check and Abuse/Neglect Registry check is performed. If criminal activity or a Registry Reason to Believe (RTB) finding is found, this could affect the ability to find a placement; and

 •   there is an available placement willing to accept the young adult.

DFPS Rules, 40 TAC §700.346