Pennsylvania § 7506 - Data collection to improve permanency outcomes.
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§ 7506. Data collection to improve permanency outcomes.
The county agency shall submit to the department the following data for a child 18 years of age or older at the time the court terminates jurisdiction over the child:
(1) Age.
(2) Gender.
(3) Race.
(4) Permanency goal.
(5) Whether the permanency goal was achieved.
(6) Whether the child requested resumption of jurisdiction.
(7) Whether the court granted resumption of jurisdiction.
(8) The number of placements in the prior year.
(9) Whether the child had an identified place of intended residence.
(10) Whether the child had income through employment.
(11) Whether the child had income through a public benefit.
(12) Whether the child had at least two identified supportive adult connections.
(13) Whether the child had contact with siblings.
(14) Whether the child had contact with biological parents.
(15) Whether the child graduated from high school.
(16) Whether the child received a general educational development certification.
(17) Whether the child was a parent or expectant parent.
(18) Whether the child was enrolled in a program of postsecondary education or training.
(19) Whether the child had completed at least two years in a program of postsecondary education or training.
(20) Whether the child was enrolled in Medicaid.
(21) Whether the child was given a physical copy of a transition plan.
(22) Whether the child had possession of a birth certificate, Social Security card, State identification card or driver's license, health insurance card and, if not born in the United States, proof of valid immigration status.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7506
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7506 cover?
Section 7506 ("Data collection to improve permanency outcomes.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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