This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
If you are a young adult who stayed in the foster care system past age 18, this rule explains how your case will keep being handled in court. West Virginia law calls you a "transitioning adult" if you meet the definition in state code, and this rule makes sure the same court reviews and permanency hearings that applied to you as a child still apply to you now.
This means the court will keep checking in on your case on a regular basis, just like before. Judges will still hold hearings to look at your living situation, your education or job plans, and any support services you need. The goal is to help you move toward full independence with the court still watching out for your best interests until you are ready to be fully on your own.
For young adults, this rule matters because it means you do not lose court oversight and support just because you turned 18. You still have the right to have your case reviewed and to have a say in decisions about your future, including housing, education, and other services that can help you succeed as an adult.
