FL S1680

Redefines "permanency goal" in child welfare cases to remove statutory preferences and allow courts greater flexibility in determining appropriate living arrangements for children.

Extends court jurisdiction over foster children with disabilities from age 21 to age 22, allowing continued oversight and services for this population.

Requires transition plans for youth aging out of foster care to be approved by the court before the child's 18th birthday and updated at each judicial review.

Specifies three circumstances where courts may use "maintaining and strengthening placement with a parent" as a permanency goal: when a child has not been removed from a parent, when placed with a non-removing parent, or when reunified with a previously removed parent.

Modifies the Department of Children and Families' duties to require ensuring an adequate array of services is available for children in the child welfare system.