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TX SB607
Bill
Status
12/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Royce West
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) to enter into caregiver assistance agreements with parental child safety placement caregivers whose family income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty level, subject to fund availability
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Provides monetary assistance to eligible caregivers for the entire duration of the parental child safety placement arrangement
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Mandates DFPS to provide written notice to caregivers about the availability of and eligibility requirements for monetary assistance at the earlier of when the placement agreement is signed or when the child is placed with the caregiver
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Adds new Section 264.908 to Subchapter L, Chapter 264 of the Texas Family Code
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to monetary assistance provided by the Department of Family and Protective Services to certain parental child safety placement caregivers.
FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
Last Action
Referred to Health & Human Services
2/3/2025