HB 3382
Addressing the placement of foster children and creating a central reception center and emergency resource homes.
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Bill overview
This bill creates a system to improve the placement of foster children in West Virginia. It establishes a Central Reception Center, a dedicated facility for short-term supervision and support for children awaiting foster care, and expands the availability of Emergency Resource Homes – foster homes specifically designed for immediate, emergency overnight care. The bill also requires the Department of Human Services to report on the program's effectiveness and progress.
Key provisions
- Establishes a Central Reception Center to provide short-term supervision and support for children awaiting foster placement.
- Defines ‘Emergency Resource Homes’ as foster homes designated for immediate overnight care.
- Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with at least two Central Reception Centers.
- Mandates specialized training for Emergency Resource Home parents in trauma-informed care and crisis intervention.
- Specifies that Central Reception Centers must operate 24/7 and provide behavioral assessment and stabilization services.
- Requires a 72-hour limit for stays at the Central Reception Center, with placement in an Emergency Resource Home within that timeframe.
- Directs the Department of Human Services to recruit and expand the number of Emergency Resource Homes.
- Requires an annual report to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources detailing program performance.
Who is affected
- Foster Children
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