Informing Grandfamilies Act

S 4923, the Informing Grandfamilies Act, requires states to provide written notices and guidance to grandparents or other relatives caring for children (kinship caregivers) who apply for or receive child welfare assistance. The bill mandates that states explain financial options, legal custody choices, available services like guardianship payments, and how benefits affect eligibility for other programs. States must send this notice when caregivers first seek help or during eligibility interviews, and they must also provide trained staff or community partners to help navigate these options. This bill directly affects kinship caregivers, state child welfare agencies, and children in foster care or assistance programs, focusing on clearer information rather than changing benefit amounts or creating new programs.