HB 4390
Relating to the temporary payment to a kinship parent of a subsidy equal to that of a foster parent
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill proposes to temporarily increase the subsidy payments provided to kinship parents who care for children in their homes. The increase would be equal to the subsidy given to foster parents, but only if certain conditions are met, including passing a background check, completing an initial home screening, and participating in foster parent certification. The temporary increase would last for a maximum of six months to allow the kinship parent to complete the certification process.
Key provisions
- Kinship parents are eligible for a subsidy increase equal to foster parent subsidies.
- Eligibility requires passing a background check through the WV Cares Program.
- Initial home screening must identify and address safety issues.
- Kinship parents must be assigned to a child placing agency for foster parent certification.
- The subsidy increase is temporary, lasting up to six months.
- The increase ends if the kinship parent does not become certified.
- The Department of Human Services must submit background checks within five days of placement.
Who is affected
- Kinship parents
- Children in kinship care
- Department of Human Services
- Child placing agencies
- Foster parents
Notable changes
- Establishes a mechanism for kinship parents to receive foster-level subsidy payments under specific circumstances.
- Creates a timeframe for the temporary subsidy increase (up to six months).
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