HI SB954

Requires the family court to develop transition plans for foster children at age 14 (instead of 16) to assist them in transitioning from foster care to independent living.

Expands transition plan consultations to address the child's needs and goals related to housing, physical and mental health, education, employment, community connections, and supportive relationships.

Extends family court jurisdiction over foster children from age 19 to age 21, allowing youth to remain under court jurisdiction longer to access support services.

Permits foster youth to voluntarily withdraw consent to extended court jurisdiction at any time, with court jurisdiction terminating upon the child's twenty-first birthday or withdrawal of consent, whichever comes first.

Clarifies that children attain the age of majority at 18, even when extended court jurisdiction continues until age 21.