Independence

Section 315 Section 315.235  Independence a)         Description The minor over age 15 will be in substitute care pending independence. b)         Criteria for Selection Independence may be selected as the permanency goal for a minor over age 15: 1)         provided that: A)        goals of return home, adoption, and guardianship have been ruled out; and B)        either an assessment has been made and the child has demonstrated the ability, capability, and willingness to care for him or herself, has become economically self-sufficient and/or is establishing a family of his or her own; or 2)         provided that: A)        an assessment has been made that a child who has a physical or mental disability demonstrates the ability, capability and willingness to care for themselves with proper support; and B)        the child demonstrates the ability to achieve and maintain progress towards independence through continued cooperation with the service plan; or 3)         provided that the goal of independence has been ordered by the court.