Code of Virginia § 63.2-919. Fostering Futures program; eligibility.
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The Fostering Futures program is available, on a voluntary basis, to an individual between 18 and 21 years of age who:
1. Was
(i)in the custody of a local department immediately prior to reaching 18 years of age, remained in foster care upon turning 18 years of age, and entered foster care pursuant to a court order; or
(ii)in the custody of a local department immediately prior to commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice and is transitioning from such commitment to self-sufficiency; and
2. Is
(i)completing secondary education or an equivalent credential;
(ii)enrolled in an institution that provides postsecondary or vocational education;
(iii)employed for at least 80 hours per month;
(iv)participating in a program or activity designed to promote employment or remove barriers to employment; or
(v)incapable of doing any of the activities described in clauses
(i)through
(iv)due to a medical condition, which incapability is supported by regularly updated information in the program participant's case plan.
2020, cc. 95 , 732 .