Kinship Care Program; created. (SB47)
Introduced By
Sen. Yvonne Miller (D-Norfolk)
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Description
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. Amends § 32.1-325 (“Board to submit plan for medical assistance services to Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to federal law; administration of plan; contracts with health care providers.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
