Foster care; maintenance payment amount; Department of Human Services; Director; deduction; dollar amount; foster children; codification; effective date.

Summary

The bill requires the state to pay traditional foster parents at least $1,000 per child each month and lets the Department of Human Services director review and raise the rate each year. It also provides a tax deduction of $5,000‑$7,500 per foster child for caregivers who meet certain contract and service length requirements. The changes are intended to increase financial support for families caring for foster children.

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