In the state of California, the process of reintegrating former foster youth back into the foster care system is both a critical and structured endeavor, encapsulated by the California JV-472 form, also known as the "Findings and Orders After Hearing to Consider Nonminor's Request to Reenter Foster Care." This document serves a pivotal role in the legal framework designed to support nonminors who, having previously been under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and in foster care, wish to reenter the system. It outlines the proceedings from a court hearing where the nonminor's request to reenter foster care is carefully considered based on several eligibility criteria, such as age, intentions to fulfill specific conditions outlined in the Welfare and Institutions Code section 11403(b), and whether reentry serves their best interest. The conditions for reentry span educational engagement, employment, and accommodating those unable to meet these conditions due to medical reasons. On the form, the court's judgments include confirmation of the nonminor's eligibility, directives for foster care placement, and mandates for the creation and filing of a new Transitional Independent Living Case Plan. For those individuals recognized under the Indian Child Welfare Act, specific considerations are also documented. However, not all requests lead to reentry. Decisions to deny are based on distinct findings, such as the nonminor not intending to meet the necessary conditions or being over the age of 21. This form symbolizes a crucial juncture in a young adult's life, offering a pathway back to support and care, reflecting the broader commitment of the legal system to protect and nurture its most vulnerable citizens.
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Form Name | California Form Jv 472 |
Form Length | 2 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
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ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address):
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FOR COURT USE ONLY
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF
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BRANCH NAME:
NONMINOR'S NAME:
FINDINGS AND ORDERS AFTER HEARING TO CONSIDER |
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NONMINOR'S REQUEST TO REENTER FOSTER CARE |
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1. Parties (name) |
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Attorney (name): |
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Nonminor: |
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Probation officer: |
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County agency social worker: |
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2. Others present
a.Other (name):
b.Other (name):
c.Other (name):
3.The court has read and considered and admits into evidence
a. report of social worker dated:
b. report of probation officer dated:
c. other (specify):
d. other (specify):
e. other (specify):
Court Grants Request
4. The court makes the findings stated below:
a.Notice of the date, time, and location of the hearing was given as required by law.
b.The nonminor was previously under juvenile court jurisdiction subject to an order for foster care placement when he or she attained 18 years of age.
c.The nonminor is under 21 years of age.
d.The nonminor intends to satisfy a condition or conditions under Welfare and Institutions Code section 11403(b).
e.The condition or conditions under Welfare and Institutions Code section 11403(b) that the nonminor intends to satisfy follow (specify all that apply):
(1) Attending high school or a high school equivalency certificate (GED) program
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Form Approved for Optional Use
Judicial Council of California
FINDINGS AND ORDERS AFTER HEARING TO CONSIDER NONMINOR'S REQUEST TO REENTER FOSTER CARE
Welfare and Institutions Code, § 388(e); Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.906 www.courts.ca.gov
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Attending a college, community college, or vocational education program |
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Attending a program or participating in an activity that will promote or help remove a barrier to employment |
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Being employed for at least 80 hours per month |
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Unable to do any of the activities in |
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Continuing in a foster care placement is in the nonminor's best interest. |
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The nonminor and the placing agency have entered into a reentry agreement for placement in a supervised setting |
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under the placement and care responsibility of the placing agency. |
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The nonminor, who is an Indian child, chooses to have the Indian Child Welfare Act apply to him or her as a |
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nonminor dependent. |
5. The court makes the orders stated below:
a.The court grants the request to resume jurisdiction, and juvenile court jurisdiction shall resume over the nonminor as a nonminor dependent.
b.Placement and care are vested with the placing agency.
c.The placing agency must develop with the nonminor a new Transitional Independent Living Case Plan and file it with the court within 60 days.
d. The social worker or probation officer must consult with the tribal representative regarding a new Transitional Independent Living Case Plan.
e.A nonminor dependent review hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 391 and rule 5.903 of the California Rules of Court is set for (specify a date that is within six months of the date the voluntary reentry agreement was signed):
f.The prior order appointing an attorney for the nonminor is continued, and that attorney is appointed until the jurisdiction of the juvenile court is terminated.
Court Denies Request
6. a. The court finds that the nonminor is under 21 years of age, but the nonminor does not intend to satisfy at least one of the conditions under Welfare and Institutions Code section 11403(b), or the nonminor and the placing agency have not entered into a reentry agreement.
(1)The nonminor's request to return to foster care is denied. The request is denied because (specify the reasons for denial):
(2)The nonminor may file a new request when the circumstances change.
(3)The order appointing an attorney to represent the nonminor is terminated, and the attorney is relieved as of (specify date seven calendar days after the hearing):
b. The court finds that the nonminor is over 21 years of age.
(1)The request to have juvenile court jurisdiction resumed is denied; and
(2)The order appointing an attorney to represent the nonminor is terminated, and the attorney is relieved as of (specify date seven calendar days after the hearing):
Findings and Orders: Service
7.The written findings and orders must be served by the juvenile court clerk on all persons who were served with notice of the hearing.
a.Service must be by personal service or
b.Proof of service must be filed.
Date:
JUDICIAL OFFICER
FINDINGS AND ORDERS AFTER HEARING TO CONSIDER NONMINOR'S REQUEST TO REENTER FOSTER CARE
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