1. On behalf of a young adult who satisfies the requirements of subsection 1 of NRS 432B.594 to participate in the Program, the agency which provides child welfare services shall develop, in collaboration with the young adult, a written extended youth support services plan to assist the young adult in transitioning to self-sufficiency. Such a plan must include, without limitation:
(a) The persons or entities that will receive payments from the agency which provides child welfare services and the manner in which such payments will be allocated. The agency which provides child welfare services may make payments to more than one person or entity authorized to receive payments pursuant to subsection 2.
(b) The goals set forth in subsection 3.
2. The plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 may provide for the agency which provides child welfare services to make direct payments to:
(a) A foster home.
(b) A qualified residential treatment program.
(c) A child care institution.
(d) A person or entity, including, without limitation, a relative or fictive kin, who provides a supervised arrangement for independent living where the participant resides.
(e) A landlord, property manager or other entity that collects rental payments for housing.
(f) A participant.
(g) Any combination of the persons or entities listed in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive.
3. The plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 must include, without limitation, the following goals:
(a) That the young adult save enough money to pay for his or her monthly expenses for at least 3 months;
(b) If the young adult has not graduated from high school or obtained a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document, that the young adult obtain a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma;
(c) If the young adult has graduated from high school or obtained a general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document, that the young adult:
(1) Complete a program of postsecondary or vocational education;
(2) Complete a program or activity designed to promote employment or remove obstacles to employment; or
(3) Be employed at least 80 hours per month;
(d) That the young adult secure housing;
(e) That the young adult have adequate income to meet his or her monthly expenses;
(f) That the young adult identify an adult who will be available to provide support to the young adult; and
(g) If applicable, that the young adult have established appropriate supportive services to address any mental health or developmental needs of the young adult.
4. If a young adult is not capable of achieving one or more of the goals set forth in paragraphs (a) to (g), inclusive, of subsection 3, the young adult must have goals which are appropriate for the young adult based upon the needs of the young adult.
5. Based upon the needs of a participant, the agency which provides child welfare services may, at any time, after consulting with the participant, revise:
(a) The persons or entities to whom a payment is made pursuant to subsection 2.
(b) The manner in which payments are allocated between persons or entities to whom payments are made pursuant to subsection 2.
6. The plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 must be reviewed at least once every 6 months and mutually agreed upon by the young adult and the agency which provides child welfare services at the hearing required by NRS 432B.601.
7. The agency which provides child welfare services shall:
(a) Monitor the plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 and adjust the plan as necessary;
(b) Provide or arrange for:
(1) The placement of the young adult or for another living arrangement for the young adult; and
(2) The provision of support services and case management for the young adult;
(c) Provide support and connect the young adult to services to help meet the goals established for the young adult pursuant to subsection 3 or 4, as applicable;
(d) Contact the young adult in accordance with the requirements set forth in 42 U.S.C. § 622(b)(17);
(e) Ensure that the young adult meets with a person who will provide guidance to the young adult and make the young adult aware of the services which will be available to the young adult;
(f) Conduct a meeting with the young adult at least 30 days, but not more than 45 days, before he or she reaches the age of 21 years to determine whether the young adult requires any additional guidance;
(g) Assist the young adult in developing a transition plan consistent with 42 U.S.C. § 675(5)(H); and
(h) Ensure that the young adult obtains the applicable documents outlined in 42 U.S.C. § 675(5)(I) within the time period required by that provision.
8. As used in this section:
(a) “Child care institution” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432A.0245.
(b) “Foster home” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.014.