RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE HOMES.

SB 3052 would lower the minimum age requirement for substitute caregivers in community care foster family homes from the current standard to 18 years, as specified in Department of Health rules. This directly affects foster family homes regulated by the Department of Health that hire temporary caregivers. The bill amends existing Department of Health regulations to set 18 as the new minimum age, allowing younger adults to serve in these roles. It does not change other foster care eligibility or operational requirements.