SB 1602
kinship foster care stipend; increase
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 1602 increases the financial support provided to kinship foster care families in Arizona. The bill amends existing law to establish kinship foster care services for children placed with relatives or individuals with significant relationships. It outlines requirements for kinship foster care parents, including background checks and home visits, and expands the range of financial and non-financial services available to these families. The bill also increases the monthly stipend provided to kinship foster care parents, with increases scheduled for 2027 and 2028.
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Denise “Mitzi” Epstein
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