(relating to disposition of dependent child), the county shall
develop a permanency plan, provide, on a continuous basis,
services to support the successful effectuation of the
permanency plan and document in the child's case plan the
services provided. A child 14 years of age or older shall have
the opportunity to participate in the development of the
permanency plan.
(b) Permanency services.--The county agency shall, on an
ongoing basis, provide services to:
(1) Identify potential permanent placements for the
child, including primary and secondary placement options.
(2) Prepare the child cognitively and emotionally for
placement in accordance with the child's identified
permanency goal.
(3) Maintain and strengthen sibling connections through
joint placement or facilitation of visitation and other means
of communication.
(4) Maintain and strengthen other identified supportive
connections.
§ 7505. Transition plan and services.
(a) Transition services required.--If a child is subject to
an order transferring legal custody under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6351(a)
(2) (relating to disposition of dependent child), the county
shall:
(1) Beginning when the child is 14 years of age, provide
age and developmentally appropriate services to help the
child plan and prepare for eventual adulthood.
(2) Beginning no less than six months before the child
will become 18 years of age, develop a transition plan in
collaboration with the child and, at the child's election,
other supportive adults.
(3) Prior to termination of court jurisdiction of a
child 18 years of age or older, provide the child with all
relevant documents, which may include, but are not limited
to, the child's birth certificate, Social Security card,
driver's license or State identification card, health
insurance card and diploma or general educational development
certificate.
(4) Prior to termination of court jurisdiction, provide
the child with a copy of the transition plan.
(b) Transition plan.--A transition plan shall include:
(1) Identification of or detailed options for a suitable
place of intended residence.
(2) A list, with contact information, of supportive
adults and family members.
(3) Identification of local opportunities for
mentorships and continuing social support.
(4) A plan or detailed options for employment, job
training or continuing education.
(5) Documentation of the child's possession of relevant
documents or, if the child does not have possession of the
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