Proposes to restrict the reasons that a provider can deny placement to a child with disabilities or special needs.
Learn moreProposes to allow relative or other designated caregivers to elect to receive the full daily foster care payment, regardless of licensure or verification.
Learn moreProposes to narrow the population of newly-removed children that receive an initial medical exam.
Learn moreProposes to extend permanency care assistance payments until age 21.
Learn moreProposes new procedures for investigations and removal proceedings.
Learn moreProposes changes to placement practices and licensure for child care facilities where a preventable death has occurred.
Learn moreProposes to allow relative or other designated caregivers to elect to receive the full daily foster care payment, regardless of licensure or verification.
Learn moreProposes that DFPS establish counseling and crisis management for relatives and other designated caregivers.
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