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SB 47 Kinship Care Program; created.

Introduced by: Yvonne B. Miller | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Kinship Care Program.  Establishes the Kinship Care Program within the Department of Social Services for relatives who are (i) within the third degree by blood or marriage to the parent or step-parent of a child, (ii) caring full-time for that child in the role of a substitute parent as a result of a court's placement of the child in the legal custody of the relative, as defined in § 16.1-228, and (iii) determined to be capable caregivers as defined in the bill. Relatives who qualify as capable caregivers are not required to meet foster care requirements, and they may receive financial assistance and case management services as determined by the local board of social services.

FULL TEXT

• 12/28/05  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 060871768  pdf

HISTORY

• 12/28/05  Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 060871768
• 12/28/05  Senate: Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
• 01/20/06  Senate: Continued to 2007 in Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N)