Florida H0395 amends child welfare laws to enhance support for children in out-of-home care.

Florida H0395 requires the Department of Children and Families and community-based care lead agencies to coordinate with organizations focused on empowering children with lived experience. They must meet quarterly to discuss challenges and opportunities for children in the child welfare system, with agendas and minutes posted on their websites. The bill also mandates that caregivers use a "reasonable and prudent parent" standard when deciding if a child can participate in activities, considering the child's age, risk factors, and best interest.

Florida H0395 amends child welfare laws to enhance support for children in out-of-home care.

Florida H0395 requires the Department of Children and Families and community-based care lead agencies to coordinate with organizations focused on empowering children with lived experience. They must meet quarterly to discuss challenges and opportunities for children in the child welfare system, with agendas and minutes posted on their websites. The bill also mandates that caregivers use a "reasonable and prudent parent" standard when deciding if a child can participate in activities, considering the child's age, risk factors, and best interest.