Rule 222 – Independent Living Services

May 15, 2021 | Delaware, Family Law

(a) When independent living services are provided to a child by DSCYF directly or through a contracted agency, the Court shall evaluate the child’s independent living services, and make findings, where applicable, regarding:

(1) financial stability;

(2) housing;

(3) medical benefits, including access to health care and other public benefits;

(4) employment and training;

(5) education; and

(6) community and individual connections to help support the youth.

(b) For any child at least 16 years of age, the Court shall ensure that DSCYF provides the child with a copy of his or her credit report annually and the child receives assistance in interpreting and resolving any inaccuracies in the report.

(c) At least 90 days prior to the child’s 18th birthday, the Court shall ensure the parties have assisted the child in developing a transition plan that is personalized and includes housing, health insurance, education, mentors, continuing support services, work force supports and employment, health care decisions and option to execute a health care power of attorney.

(d) Prior to the child’s 18th birthday, the Court shall ensure the child has been provided with a copy of his or her health and education records.

(e) Prior to the child’s 18th birthday, the Court shall inquire as to whether the child is entitled to the expungement of any criminal charges and whether a Petition for expungement has been filed on behalf of the child.

Del. Fam. Ct. R. Civ. P. 222

Added January 28, 2015, eff. April 20, 2015.