SB 944
Creating WV Child First Advisory Committee
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Bill overview
This bill creates the West Virginia Child First Advisory Committee and the West Virginia Child First Fund. The committee, administered by the Department of Human Services, will evaluate the state’s child welfare system, make recommendations for improvement, and meet at least quarterly. The fund will be used to improve child welfare outcomes and will be supported by legislative appropriations, federal funds, and private donations. The committee will report annually to the Governor and the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
Key provisions
- Establishes the West Virginia Child First Advisory Committee, administered by the Department of Human Services.
- Defines the composition of the advisory committee, including representatives from the Department of Human Services, foster care ombudsman, and legislators.
- Outlines the committee’s duties, including evaluating child welfare outcomes, laws, and regulations, and identifying areas for improvement.
- Requires the committee to meet at least quarterly and submit an annual report to the Governor and the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.
- Creates the West Virginia Child First Fund to support improvements in child welfare.
- Specifies the sources of funding for the Child First Fund, including legislative appropriations, federal funds, and private donations.
- States that any remaining funds in the Child First Fund at the end of the fiscal year will not revert to the General Revenue Fund.
- Authorizes the committee to create subcommittees and working groups.
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