SB 546
Relating to clothing and necessity allowance
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Bill overview
This bill establishes a system for providing clothing and necessity allowances to children in foster care in West Virginia. It aims to ensure that children entering foster care have an adequate wardrobe and necessary items, addressing potential gaps in clothing and supplies. The bill outlines requirements for assessing a child’s needs, funding mechanisms, and payment methods, including reloadable instant cards and reimbursement options for placement providers.
Key provisions
- Establishes an initial clothing allowance of at least $375 for each child entering foster care.
- Allows for supplementary clothing allowances up to $175 per supplement.
- Requires placement providers to assess a child’s wardrobe and necessities at initial placement.
- Defines ‘approved necessities’ as items beyond clothing needed for a child’s care.
- Specifies three payment methods: reloadable instant cards, purchasing cards for caseworkers, and reimbursement for placement providers.
- Mandates an inventory of the child’s clothing and necessities throughout their placement.
- Establishes a process for updating the inventory periodically.
- Defines key terms such as ‘adequate wardrobe,’ ‘initial clothing allowance,’ and ‘supplementary clothing assistance.’
Who is affected
- Children in foster care
- Foster parents
- Kinship/relative providers
- Residential care providers
- The Department of Human Services and the Bureau for Social Services
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