Relating to certain procedures in a suit affecting the parent-child relationship for a child placed in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services and the provision of family preservation services and community-based foster care.
What changed between versions
Added new definitions for 'faith-based organization' and expanded 'family preservation service' definition to include specific eligible populations.
Added new case management duties including court-related responsibilities and permanency goal tracking.
Added requirements for community advisory committees with specific stakeholder representation.
Added provisions for faith-based organization recruitment and retention of foster parents.
Modified contractor contract provisions to include sequential implementation plans and capitated funding methodology requirements.
Enhanced contractor performance review requirements with specific metrics for family reunification, reentry rates, and placement stability.
Set effective date of September 1, 2025 for the Act's provisions.