HI HB2350

Replaces terminology "foster boarding home" with "resource family home" and "foster parent" with "resource caregiver" throughout state law.

Grants qualified immunity from civil liability to resource caregivers and child caring institutions that authorize foster children's participation in extracurricular, enrichment, cultural, and social activities when following the "reasonable and prudent parent standard" as defined under federal law.

Requires resource caregivers and child caring institutions to use the reasonable and prudent parent standard when deciding whether to allow foster children to participate in age or developmentally appropriate activities.

Lowers the age threshold from sixteen to fourteen years old for children in foster care to be included in case planning and informed of services available to transition from foster care to independent living.

Takes effect July 1, 2016.