Bill Details

Chief Author: Pierson (R)
View Bill Text: SF 2018 / HF 1412

Current Status

5/19/17 See SF 800 Omnibus Health and Human Services bill
3/13/17 Introduced and referred to Senate Human Services Reform Finance and Policy Committee.
2/27/17 Re-referred to House Health and Human Services Finance Committee.
2/20/17  Introduced and referred to House Health and Human Services Reform Committee.

Short Description

Establishes program to support adoptive, foster and kinship families and prevent multiple out-of-home placement moves for children.

Key Points

  • Appropriates an unspecified allocation from federal funds to establish program that would provide information, referrals, a parent support network, respite care, crisis services, educational support, mental health services for children and youth in foster care, kinship care or adoption placements.
  • Requires the provision of training for adoptive, foster and kinship families on topics such as trauma, disabilities common to children in out-of-home placement, and challenges presented in these placements.
  • Defines, for the purpose of this program, “child and family-centered” as individualized services responsive to a child’s current age; developmental stage; strengths; and emotional, physical, cultural and spiritual needs.