Service Interruption
For kids who opt to leave and later return to foster care, program reentry is permitted in 15 of the 18 states that have enacted extended foster care.
This guide arms policy and program leaders with clear answers, advice and resources on implementing extended foster care in their state. It is a product of Success Beyond 18, a national campaign by the Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative aimed at forging a better path for young people who are transitioning from foster care to adulthood.
This guide runs through 42 questions that state policy and program leaders frequently ask about extending foster care to age 21 under the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008. It shares clear answers to each question as well as early adopter experiences, relevant resources and expert perspectives, when appropriate.