Bill
H 250
Overview: Bill Number: H 250, Title: An Act relative to foster care recruitment, Status: Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated
Overview: Bill Number: H 250, Title: An Act relative to foster care recruitment, Status: Hearing rescheduled to 07/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:15 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time, Introduced: February 14, 2025, Classification: bill
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to improve the recruitment and retention of foster care providers in the state. The legislation aims to address the ongoing challenge of finding suitable foster homes for children in need of out-of-home placement.
Key Provisions:
- Establishes a statewide foster care recruitment campaign to raise awareness and encourage more individuals and families to become licensed foster care providers
- Provides financial incentives and support services for new and existing foster parents, including increased reimbursement rates, tax credits, and access to training and respite care
- Requires the state child welfare agency to develop a comprehensive recruitment and retention plan, with input from foster parents and community stakeholders
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Children in the foster care system would benefit from an increased pool of available foster homes
- Current and prospective foster parents would receive additional support and resources to take on this important role
- The state child welfare agency would be responsible for implementing the new recruitment and retention initiatives
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently in the hearing stage, with a rescheduled hearing date of July 22, 2025
- If passed, the new foster care recruitment and support programs would need to be developed and implemented by the state child welfare agency within a specified timeframe
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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