SB 455
Ensuring equal financial support to kinship parents and fictive kin
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
Senate Bill 455 aims to provide kinship parents and fictive kin with the same financial support currently given to certified foster parents in West Virginia. The bill seeks to remove barriers and burdens faced by these caregivers, ensuring they receive existing state resources. It does not require kinship parents or fictive kin to become certified, but still mandates safety checks and background checks for placements. This legislation expands the definition of those eligible for financial assistance to include individuals raising children who are not their biological relatives.
Key provisions
- Ensures kinship parents and fictive kin receive existing financial support.
- Removes the requirement for kinship parents and fictive kin to become certified.
- Requires safety checks and background checks for placements involving kinship care.
- Expands the definition of individuals eligible for financial assistance.
Who is affected
- Kinship parents
- Fictive kin
- Children in kinship care
- Department of Health and Human Resources
- Certified foster parents
Notable changes
- Extends financial support eligibility to include kinship parents and fictive kin.
- Eliminates the certification requirement for kinship caregivers.
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