SB1504 amends child welfare services to enhance support for youth transitioning to adulthood.
SB1504 amends the Children and Family Services Act and the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to improve services for youth transitioning to adulthood. It requires the Department of Children and Family Services to develop youth-driven transition plans for minors aged 18 and over with a permanency goal of independence. The plan must address housing, health, financial stability, education, and connections to supportive adults. The court must review the plan's effectiveness and the Department's efforts to assist the youth.
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