HF3812 Summary

• Implements federal Family First Prevention Services Act requirements for qualified residential treatment programs (QRTPs), requiring screenings, assessments, and court approval before child placements in residential settings.

• Establishes "family and permanency teams" including parents, relatives, foster parents, and professionals to participate in case planning and placement decisions for children in foster care.

• Expands background study requirements for children's residential facilities and foster residence settings to include all adults working in facilities, with immediate disqualification and removal authority for Title IV-E eligible placements.

• Modifies admission criteria for residential treatment requiring assessments and screenings before placement, with prohibitions against denying placements solely based on prior failure in less restrictive settings.

• Creates new definitions and procedures for qualified residential treatment programs, including 60-day court approval hearings, ongoing reviews, and requirements for extended placements lasting over 12 months.