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CT HB05224
Bill
Status
2/19/2014
Primary Sponsor
Aging Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes that nonparent caretaker relatives serving as legal guardians can qualify for temporary family assistance payments equal to 75% of the monthly foster care rate for the equivalent number of children.
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Defines "caretaker relative" as someone related to a child by blood, marriage, adoption, or serving as legal guardian or pursuing legal guardianship proceedings.
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Maintains existing temporary family assistance program requirements including the 21-month benefit limit and eligibility conditions aligned with the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
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Effective July 1, 2014.
Legislative Description
An Act Increasing Public Assistance To Grandparents And Other Relatives Raising Children.
Last Action
Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
4/4/2014