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CT HB06988
Bill
Status
2/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Aging Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes payment standard for temporary family assistance program families headed by nonparent caretaker relatives who are legal guardians of children at 75 percent of the applicable monthly foster care rate paid by the Department of Children and Families.
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Allows nonparent caretaker relatives (including grandparents) to qualify as eligible family heads under the temporary family assistance program if they are the legal guardian of a child or pursuing legal proceedings to achieve guardianship.
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Defines "caretaker relative" as individuals related to the child by blood, marriage, adoption, or serving as legal guardian.
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Effective date is October 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
An Act Increasing Financial Assistance For Grandparents And Other Nonparent Relatives Who Are Raising Children.
Last Action
Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
3/7/2017