MO SB1573

Foster youth age 14 and older must be consulted on their case plan development and may choose individuals to serve on their family support team, including designating one member as their advisor

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

New requirements add four additional documents for aging-out youth: written instructions for accessing medical records and court documents, a letter confirming foster care status for program eligibility, contact information for social service agencies, and a summary of available state and federal support programs

Proposed or nominated guardians must be included in permanency plan development at least six months before a youth leaves foster care and must receive copies of the permanency plan and all documents provided to the youth

Document requirements do not apply if the child has been in foster care for less than six months or is ineligible to receive such documents