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CT HB06353

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2021

Primary Sponsor

Aging Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Nonparent caretaker relatives who are legal guardians of children and receive Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) benefits would have their payment standard set at 75% of the monthly foster care rate paid by the Department of Children and Families

  • Payment amounts would be calculated per child based on the child's age and medical condition

  • Amends section 17b-112 of the general statutes governing the temporary family assistance program administered by the Department of Social Services

  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

An Act Increasing Financial Assistance For Grandparents And Other Nonparent Relatives Raising Certain Children.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/09

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Aging2/1/2021

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