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SB 205 - This act modifies provisions relating to foster children. Under current law, if an individual under the age of 18 is released from the custody of the Children's Division within the Department of Social Services, the juvenile officer, the Children's Division or the individual may petition the court to return to the custody of the Children's Division if it appears it would be in the individual's best interest. This act raises the age limit from 18 to 21. This provisions is substantially similar to SB 208 (2013). Beginning July 1, 2014, children older than 15 years of age who are in the foster care system or the Division of Youth Services program within the Children's Division of the Department of Social Services shall receive a visit to a state university or community or technical college in Missouri before being adopted or terminated by foster care or completing the division's custody or training. The visit shall include an entry application process, financial support application and availability, career options with academic or technical training, a campus tour, and other information and experience desired by the child. The visit shall not be required if waived by the youth's family support or treatment team. This act is substantially similar to HB 1267 (2012). ADRIANE CROUSE
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