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CT SB00595
Bill
Status
1/24/2013
Primary Sponsor
Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
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Department of Social Services administers assistance program for children who reach age 18 while under legal guardianship of a nonparent relative, providing same benefits as children aging out of Department of Children and Families custody
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Assistance extends until recipient reaches age 21 and includes educational/vocational training tuition support, medical assistance, housing subsidies for those in educational or job training programs, and social/emotional/behavioral health support
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Commissioner of Social Services, in consultation with Commissioner of Children and Families, must develop application process for eligible children ages 18-21 by October 1, 2013
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Effective July 1, 2013
Legislative Description
An Act Equalizing Support For Children Who Age Out Of Services.
Last Action
Favorable Change of Reference, House to Committee on Appropriations
3/25/2013