HB324 Summary

• Amends Section 38-7-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to expand the definition of foster family homes.

• Adds "Traditional foster family home" type for families receiving unrelated children for family care and training on a full-time basis.

• Adds "Therapeutic foster family home" type for families providing therapeutic family care and training on a full-time basis to children.

• Modifies "Free home" definition to clarify that related or unrelated families may provide care without receiving payment and may or may not receive children for adoption purposes.

• Effective date: First day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.