MO HB2583

Establishes a "reasonable and prudent parent standard" allowing foster caregivers to make decisions about children's participation in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities without prior court or agency approval

Requires mandatory training for caregivers on child development and applying the reasonable and prudent parent standard, and provides liability protection for caregivers who follow the standard

Children age 14 and older must be consulted on their case plans and may choose individuals to serve on their family support team, including designating one person as their advisor/advocate

Youth aging out of foster care at 18 (or older if state elects) must receive their birth certificate, Social Security card, health insurance information, medical records, and state ID or driver's license

Prohibits permanency plans of "another planned permanent living arrangement" for children under 16, and requires courts to make specific findings at each permanency hearing for older children with such plans