Section 388-25-0542. What are the legal rights of a dependent youth in extended foster care to travel out of state, buy a car or engage in other activities as an adult?

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The youth is a "child" for the purposes of the dependency and must comply with responsibilities in WAC 388-25-0546, otherwise the youth has the legal status and legal rights of an adult. The youth is responsible for their actions, including responsibility for purchases, driving, traveling or financial obligations related to the activities they participate in.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031, 13.34.267, and 2008 federal legislation "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act." WSR 13-08-017, § 388-25-0542, filed 3/25/13, effective 4/25/13.]

RCW 74.13.031, 13.34.267, and 2008 federal legislation "Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act." WSR 13-08-017, § 388-25-0542, filed 3/25/13, effective 4/25/13.

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