Juveniles: nonminor dependents: out-of-state placement: visitation.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows nonminor dependents (young adults) placed in foster care out of state to have their monthly visits conducted virtually via video conferencing, rather than in person. It requires informed consent from the young adult and prohibits the sharing of private discussion content with foster parents or caregivers. The bill also mandates that social workers or probation officers conduct at least one in-person visit per quarter and establishes a process for requesting in-person visits. Furthermore, it directs the Department of Social Services to create guidelines and training for county agencies regarding virtual visits with these young adults.
Key provisions
- Allows nonminor dependents placed out of state to have monthly visits via virtual visits (video conferencing).
- Requires informed consent from the nonminor dependent for virtual visits.
- Prohibits disclosure of private discussion content to foster parents or caregivers.
- Mandates at least one in-person visit per quarter.
- Authorizes a request for an in-person visit instead of a virtual visit.
- Requires social workers to shift virtual visits to in-person visits if concerns about safety exist.
- Directs the Department of Social Services to convene a working group to develop guidelines for county agencies.
- Requires the Department of Social Services to develop best practices and training for county agencies regarding virtual visits.
Who is affected
- Nonminor dependents (young adults) in foster care
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