I am a ward of the state in Illinois.I recently had a court date on this matter. I was hoping to be released since I just turned 18. My plan was to drop out of school and get my ged then go on to college. The states attorney and my attorney came to an agreement that I was to stay in school. I don't want to stay in school, I want to go on with my initial plan. My question is... can the court make me stay in school since I am 18 and a legal adult??

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Originally Posted by KAYLA JEAN

i am a ward of the state in illinois.i recently had a court date on this matter. i was hoping to be released since i just turned 18. my plan was to drop out of school and get my ged then go on to college. the states attorney and my attorney came to an agreement that i was to stay in school. i don't want to stay in school, i want to go on with my initial plan. my question is.... can the court make me stay in school since i am 18 and a legal adult???

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This is the law I found. "A Juvenile Court can order you emancipated from the Department of Children and Family Services on the same basis as any other emancipation for a 16 to 18 year old minor. Remember that if you are emancipated, however, you will not be able to return to state-funded care, unless the court terminates the emancipation order. If your caseworker recommends emancipation for you, be sure to talk with your lawyer before you agree to an emancipation order."

Over 18, it appears you are entitled to be emancipated - although you cannot receive public assistance of any sort. Are you employed?

If this is not what you want, why did your Attorney agree and bind you to the deal?

You are actually lucky, I know dozens of people who at 18 were kicked out of the system at 18 and were on the streets when foster care kicked them out.

What is the probem with staying in school, without a high school degree you have little future in the US>