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CT HB06393

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2015

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes that nonparent caretaker relatives (such as grandparents) who are legal guardians of children can qualify as eligible families under the Temporary Family Assistance (TANF) program
  • Sets payment standard for nonparent caretaker relative guardians at 75 percent of the prevailing monthly foster care rate paid by the Department of Children and Families for the same number of children in the household
  • Limits assistance to 21 months, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), with months of assistance received since January 1, 1996 counted toward this limit
  • Requires caretaker relatives to be related by blood, marriage, adoption, or be the legal guardian pursuing guardianship proceedings
  • Effective date of July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing State Support To Grandparents Who Are Raising Grandchildren.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

3/24/2015

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/24/2015
Select Committee on Aging1/23/2015

Full Bill Text

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