2007-03-16 09:10:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Ward of the state.
No, I believe all states recognize that a child is of age upon reaching eighteen years.
2007-03-16 09:16:51 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a child is made a ward of the state, the state gets to choose when that child will be considered an adult. Wether it be 18, 19, or even 21. The court gets to decide how long you will be in state custody. Although unless there are some reasons not to, most state agencies want to have you off thier till as soon as they can, which is when you turn 18.
2007-03-16 17:09:56 · answer #2 · answered by jimapalooza 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not true most are until age 19, Im both a foster parent / lawyer. Your considered an adult when you turn 18 in every state of the USA. BUT... if you were award of the state in put into a home for being uncontrolable they can keep you until the age of 21.
2007-03-16 16:18:55 · answer #3 · answered by letthepartybeginnow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, children are a ward of the state / court until they are 19 years of age...
hope this helps
2007-03-16 16:13:50 · answer #4 · answered by Mom to Foster Children 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe so, unless there is some reason (mental retardation or the inability to care for themselves) that the Government needs to step in. In that case, there is no age limit.
Unless, of course, the child is incarcerated for a term that goes beyond their 18th birthday.
2007-03-16 16:36:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most states consider 18 as a full adult while others are 19 as an adult
2007-03-16 16:18:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states, they can be until they're 21.
2007-03-16 16:46:06 · answer #7 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋