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Introduced Senate Bill (S)

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Reimbursed costs for a child removed from home. Requires the department of child services (department) to determine if a child who: (1) is removed from the home of the child's parent or guardian; and (2) placed in a foster family home or the home of a relative of the child that is not a foster family home; has an adequate supply of clothing and personal hygiene items at the time the child is initially placed. Requires the department to provide an immediate payment to the foster parent or relative in an amount that is sufficient to purchase adequate clothing and Reimbursed costs for a child removed from home. Requires the department of child services (department) to determine if a child who: (1) is removed from the home of the child's parent or guardian; and (2) placed in a foster family home or the home of a relative of the child that is not a foster family home; has an adequate supply of clothing and personal hygiene items at the time the child is initially placed. Requires the department to provide an immediate payment to the foster parent or relative in an amount that is sufficient to purchase adequate clothing and personal hygiene items if the child does not have an adequate supply of clothing and personal hygiene items. ... View more