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OH HB458
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2016
Primary Sponsor
Janine Boyd
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AI Summary
- Changes the kinship care navigator program from optional ("may") to mandatory ("shall") requirement for the Department of Job and Family Services to establish statewide program in each county
- Allows kinship caregivers to receive foster care maintenance payments for eligible children under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act without requiring formal foster care certification
- Requires the Department of Job and Family Services to adopt rules within 18 months establishing an approval process for kinship caregivers to provide foster care without obtaining a certificate under section 5103.03
- Places full nonfederal financial responsibility on the Department of Job and Family Services for foster care maintenance payments, program maintenance, and kinship care navigator costs, exempting local public services agencies from cost responsibility
- Kinship care navigators must provide information and referral services for publicly funded child care, respite care, special needs training, legal services, and a toll-free helpline for caregivers
Legislative Description
Addresses foster care payments and kinship care navigators
Finance and Appropriations
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Community and Family Advancement
2/16/2016
Committee Referrals
Community and Family Advancement2/16/2016
Full Bill Text
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