Florida S7018 amends child welfare laws to redefine "visitor," establish a workforce education program for foster youth, and set mentor.

Florida S7018 amends the definition of "visitor" in child welfare statutes, specifying that a visitor is someone providing care or supervision to a child in the home, excluding contracted service providers. The bill establishes the Step into Success Workforce Education and Internship Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth, aiming to develop workforce and professional skills. The program includes a professionalism and workforce education component leading to an onsite workforce training internship.

Florida S7018 amends child welfare laws to redefine "visitor," establish a workforce education program for foster youth, and set mentor.

Florida S7018 amends the definition of "visitor" in child welfare statutes, specifying that a visitor is someone providing care or supervision to a child in the home, excluding contracted service providers. The bill establishes the Step into Success Workforce Education and Internship Program for eligible foster youth and former foster youth, aiming to develop workforce and professional skills. The program includes a professionalism and workforce education component leading to an onsite workforce training internship.