An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1264, No.119), known as the Children in Foster Care Act, further providing for definitions; providing for RSDI benefits; and imposing duties on the Joint State Government Commission and the Department of Human Services.

Summary

The bill adds new definitions and creates a set of duties for county child‑welfare agencies to screen foster children for Social Security, SSI, veterans and other federal benefits within 60 days of placement and annually thereafter. It obligates agencies to apply for, appeal denied claims, select representative payees, and manage the benefits in the child's best interest, including placing money in individual accounts and providing financial‑literacy training. The Department of Human Services must issue implementation guidance within nine months, and agencies must report usage data publicly while protecting child privacy.

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