HB 419·DE·house
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE.
Passed Both ChambersFiled May 13, 2026
Sponsor: Krista Griffith (D)
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Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
Jun 30, 2026
Summary
HB 419 makes any child who is placed in foster care instantly eligible for the state’s Purchase of Care childcare assistance. The Department of Health and Social Services must work with the Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families to create verification rules. The change is intended to give foster children prompt access to needed child‑care support.
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