SB47: Kinship Care Program; created.

Chief Patron

Yvonne Miller (D-5)
Served: 1988–

Progress

	Introduced
	Passed Committee
	Passed House
	Passed Senate
	Signed by Governor
	Became Law

Status

12/28/2005: Introduced

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Summary

Kinship Care Program. Establishes the Kinship Care Program within the Department of Social Services for relatives who are (i) within the third degree by blood or marriage to the parent or step-parent of a child, (ii) caring full-time for that child in the role of a substitute parent as a result of a court's placement of the child in the legal custody of the relative, as defined in § 16.1-228, and (iii) determined to be capable caregivers as defined in the bill. Relatives who qualify as capable caregivers are not required to meet foster care requirements, and they may receive financial assistance and case management services as determined by the local board of social services. View Full Text »

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