An Act relating to background checks for kinship foster care
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to establish a more comprehensive background check process for individuals seeking to become kinship foster care providers in Massachusetts. Currently, the requirements for kinship foster care providers may not be as thorough as those for traditional foster care. The bill seeks to improve the safety and well-being of children in kinship foster care by enhancing the screening process.
Key provisions
- Requires kinship foster care providers to undergo a more extensive background check.
- Establishes specific criteria for evaluating background check results.
- Addresses gaps in current background check procedures for kinship foster care.
- May include requirements for criminal history checks and child abuse registry reviews.
- Could involve collaboration between state agencies to ensure consistent screening.
Who is affected
- Kinship foster care providers
- Children in kinship foster care
- Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
- Potential kinship foster parents
- Families seeking to provide foster care
Notable changes
- This bill proposes changes to the existing background check protocols for kinship foster care.
- It seeks to align kinship foster care screening with standards used for traditional foster care placements.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
Cosponsors
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
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