Vulnerable Youth Guardianship Protection Amendment Act of 2023

This bill creates a new legal guardianship option for unmarried noncitizens between the ages of 18 and 21 in the District of Columbia. It allows these young adults to appoint a guardian when reunification with their parents is not possible due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or similar circumstances, and when returning them to their home country is not in their best interest. The law establishes a specific process for filing petitions, holding court hearings, and defining the rights and responsibilities of the appointed guardian. Additionally, the bill permits serving legal notices for these appointments through publication rather than requiring personal service in certain situations.