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OH SB162
Bill
Status
5/3/2011
Primary Sponsor
Eric Kearney
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AI Summary
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Department of Job and Family Services must conduct a feasibility study of trends in placing children into relative caregiver homes by public children services agencies
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Study must examine placement options including informal relative placements, judicial transfer of legal custody or guardianship, Kinship Permanency Incentive Program, approved relative caregivers, certified foster caregivers, and adoptive relatives
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Study must analyze agency and court practices, child outcomes related to safety/stability/permanency, and state and local cost implications of implementing a subsidized relative guardianship program under 42 U.S.C. 671(a)(28)
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Department must complete the feasibility study by December 31, 2012, and submit the report to the Governor and General Assembly
Legislative Description
To require the Department of Job and Family Services to conduct a feasibility study of current trends in the placement of children by public children services agencies into relative caregiver homes.
Child placement with relative caregivers-feasibility study of current trends in
Last Action
To Health, Human Services, & Aging
5/3/2011