DCS; policies; procedures

Summary

The bill forces DCS to check within 60 days whether each child in its custody qualifies for Social Security or Veterans Administration benefits and to apply for them on the child's behalf. It also obligates DCS to conduct a thorough search for adult relatives or significant persons within 30 days of a temporary placement and to report those efforts to the court. These steps aim to protect children’s financial resources and improve family connections.

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