Young Adults

Affirmed - DCF had a reasonable basis for closing the case and terminating services for the young adult Appellant with prior notice according to policies when the young adult was not complying with the rules set forth by the policies, including (1) a commitment to educational programs, (2) attending…

Affirmed - DCF had reasonable cause to close a young adult’s case who was not in compliance with the Voluntary Placement Agreement that kept his case open. He did not meet academic performance requirements, did not participate in treatment meetings, and was on probation for a crime stemming from a…

Reversed - DCF did not have a reasonable basis for closing the case and terminating services of the Young Adult Appellant when (1) the Appellant had been compliant with the service plan with the exception of one incident, (2) the Appellant was arrested for assaulting the foster father and did not…

Remanded - DCF did not comply with its policies and procedures where Appellant did not have an appropriate and stable housing arrangement before DCF closed the case. Appellant must have a 90 day transitional period before DCF may close the case.