(a) (1) At the first regularly scheduled review hearing held pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 366.3 after a dependent child has attained 16 years of age, the county welfare department shall submit a report verifying that the following information, documents, and services have been provided to the child: (A) Social security card, if provided to the child pursuant to paragraph (2). (B) Copy of the birth certificate. (C) Driverâs license, as described in Section 12500 of the Vehicle Code, or identification card, as described in Section 13000 of the Vehicle Code. (D) Assistance in obtaining employment, if applicable. (E) Assistance in applying for, or preparing to apply for, admission to college or to a vocational training program or other educational institution and in obtaining financial aid, where applicable. (F) Written information notifying the child that current or former dependent children who are or have been in foster care are granted a preference for student assistant or internship positions with state agencies pursuant to Section 18220 of the Government Code, or with participating county agencies pursuant to Section 31000.11 of the Government Code, until the child attains 26 years of age. (G) Written information notifying the child of any financial literacy programs or other available resources provided through the county or other community organizations to help the youth obtain financial literacy skills, including, but not limited to, banking, credit card debt, student loan debt, credit scores, credit history, and personal savings. (2) Except as required by subdivision (b), the childâs social security card may only be provided temporarily to the dependent child for the following purposes: (A) To enable the child to obtain employment. (B) To apply for admission to an institution of postsecondary education or a vocational training program. (C) To apply for financial aid. (D) To apply for or access public benefits. (E) As otherwise determined by the childâs caseworker, including, but not limited to, in response to a request from the child. (3) For purposes of this subdivision, a certified copy of the dependent childâs birth certificate shall be provided upon request of the child. (b) At the last regularly scheduled review hearing held pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 366.3 before a dependent child attains 18 years of age, the county welfare department shall submit a report verifying that the following information, documents, and services have been provided to the minor or nonminor: (1) Social security card. (2) Certified copy of the birth certificate. (3) Driverâs license, as described in Section 12500 of the Vehicle Code, or identification card, as described in Section 13000 of the Vehicle Code. (4) Medi-Cal Benefits Identification Card. (5) A letter prepared by the county welfare department that includes the following information: (A) The minorâs or nonminorâs name and date of birth. (B) The dates during which the minor or nonminor was within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. (C) A statement that the minor or nonminor was a foster youth in compliance with state and federal financial aid documentation requirements. (6) If applicable, the death certificate of the parent or parents. (7) If applicable, proof of the minorâs or nonminorâs citizenship or legal residence. (8) An advance health care directive form. (9) The Judicial Council form that the minor or nonminor would use to file a petition pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 388 to resume dependency jurisdiction. (10) Written information notifying the minor or nonminor that they may be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits, and where the minor or nonminor can apply for CalFresh benefits. (c) At the last regularly scheduled review hearing held pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 366.3 before a dependent child attains 18 years of age, and at every regularly scheduled review hearing thereafter, the county welfare department shall
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