CA AB2005

Allows nonminor dependents (ages 18-21) unable to participate in developing their transitional independent living case plan due to incompetency, disability, or medical condition to still receive foster care benefits without loss of eligibility.

Requires social workers, probation officers, or tribal entities to develop the case plan in consultation with the nonminor's counsel, conservator, guardian ad litem, caregiver, developmental services decisionmaker, and other important people in their life when the nonminor cannot participate.

Preserves eligibility for CalWORKs, AFDC-FC, Kin-Gap, and Adoption Assistance Program benefits for nonminor dependents meeting one or more conditions (completing secondary education, enrolled in postsecondary education, participating in employment programs, employed 80+ hours monthly, or incapable due to medical condition).

Imposes state-mandated local program requirements on county child welfare and probation departments, with reimbursement to be made pursuant to Part 7 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code if the Commission on State Mandates determines costs are mandated by the state.