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SF 564

A bill for an act creating the positions of an ombudsman assistant for child foster care and a foster care advocate.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Overview: SF 564, A bill for an act creating the positions of an ombudsman assistant for child foster care and a foster care advocate, was referred to the Health and Human Services

Referred to Health and Human Services.
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Bill Summary · SF 564

Overview: SF 564, A bill for an act creating the positions of an ombudsman assistant for child foster care and a foster care advocate, was referred to the Health and Human Services committee on March 06, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to establish two new positions within the state's health and human services department to provide additional support and advocacy for children in the foster care system.

Key Provisions:
- Creates the position of an ombudsman assistant for child foster care to investigate and resolve complaints related to foster care services
- Establishes a foster care advocate position to represent the interests of children in the foster care system
- Requires the department to provide training and resources to the ombudsman assistant and foster care advocate

Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would directly benefit children in the foster care system by providing them with additional support and advocacy. It would also impact the state's health and human services department, which would be responsible for implementing and overseeing the new positions.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Health and Human Services committee for further consideration. If passed by the committee, it would then move to the full Senate for a vote.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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