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IN SB0184
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases the maximum number of children allowed in a foster family home from 5 to 6 individuals under age 18 (or 18+ under juvenile court supervision), effective July 1, 2018
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Maintains the existing cap of 4 children under age 6 within the total allowed
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Preserves department authority to grant exceptions for sibling placements, established relationships with foster parents, or when otherwise in the child's best interests
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Grandfathers foster children placed before July 1, 2011 in homes that don't meet capacity requirements, while prohibiting new placements that violate the limits
Legislative Description
Maximum number of foster children. Increases from five to six the number of children who may be supervised in a foster family home.
Last Action
Public Law 12
3/7/2018