NRS432B.595. Written plan to assist child to transition to independent living; duties of agency which provides child welfare services during period that court retains jurisdiction.

      1.  If the court retains jurisdiction over a child pursuant to NRS 432B.594, the agency which provides child welfare services shall develop a written plan to assist the child in transitioning to independent living. Such a plan must include, without limitation, the following goals:

      (a) That the child save enough money to pay for his or her monthly expenses for at least 3 months;

      (b) If the child has not graduated from high school or obtained a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document, that the child remain enrolled in high school or a program to obtain a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document until graduation or completion of the program;

      (c) If the child has graduated from high school or obtained a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document, that the child:

             (1) Enroll in a program of postsecondary or vocational education;

             (2) Enroll or participate in a program or activity designed to promote or remove obstacles to employment; or

             (3) Obtain or actively seek employment which is at least 80 hours per month;

      (d) That the child secure housing;

      (e) That the child have adequate income to meet his or her monthly expenses;

      (f) That the child identify an adult who will be available to provide support to the child;

      (g) If applicable, that the child have established appropriate supportive services to address any mental health or developmental needs of the child; and

      (h) If a child is not capable of achieving one or more of the goals set forth in paragraphs (a) to (g), inclusive, that the child have goals which are appropriate for the child based upon the needs of the child.

      2.  During the period in which the court retains jurisdiction over the child, the agency which provides child welfare services shall:

      (a) Monitor the plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 and adjust the plan as necessary;

      (b) Contact the child by telephone at least once each month and in person at least quarterly;

      (c) Ensure that the child meets with a person who will provide guidance to the child and make the child aware of the services which will be available to the child; and

      (d) Conduct a meeting with the child at least 30 days, but not more than 45 days, before the jurisdiction of the court is terminated to determine whether the child requires any additional guidance.

      (Added to NRS by 2011, 252; A 2013, 3292)