SECTION 340:75-19-30. Voluntary foster care for the youth in tribal custody after 18 years of age

(a)   The tribe may continue to provide foster care services on a voluntary basis to a youth in tribal custody who turns 18 years of age prior to completing his or her:

(1)   high school education; or

(2)   General Educational Development (GED).

(b)   The youth:

(1)   remains eligible for voluntary foster care until he or she completes high school or GED requirements or reaches his or her 21st birthday. When the youth stops pursuing an education, the youth is no longer eligible for voluntary foster care; and

(2)   agrees to:

(A)   participate in the development of an successful adulthood plan outlining the steps to achieve self-sufficiency;

(B)   participate in successful adulthood services and activities; and

(C)   abide by the successful adulthood plan.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2209, eff 6-27-02; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1024, eff 5-11-06; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1044, eff 6-1-07; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 839, eff 7-1-13; Amended at 33 Ok Reg 1635, eff 9-15-16]