Kinship Care Funding Provisions

Summary

The bill sets reimbursement rates for kinship foster care homes, giving certified homes the same rate as regular foster homes and non‑certified homes a lower, graduated rate that rises to 50% in FY 2026‑27. It also requires counties to notify non‑certified providers about ending assistance and how to become certified, and it changes court procedures to prioritize returning children to parents before considering kinship placements. The changes aim to improve funding consistency and clarify placement decisions for children in kinship care.

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