Is there such a thing as a trial discharge from foster care?
For youth being discharged to independent living, a trial discharge period is generally planned by the Department of Social Services. This is a period during which a youth has been discharged from foster care but remains in the custody of the Commissioner of the Department of Social Services and continues to participate in case management services. The trial discharge period usually lasts for six months, but can be longer. There may be some circumstances where a trial discharge period is not planned, for example if custody is terminated by a court order or the youth does not agree to accept services.
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