Allows HHS to delegate custodial rights and duties to a licensed person if a court transfers custody of a child to HHS.

This bill allows the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to delegate its rights and duties as custodian of a child to a licensed person if a court transfers legal custody of the child to HHS. The bill specifies that HHS can delegate the duty to protect, train, and discipline the child, as well as the duty to provide food, clothing, housing, and medical care.

Allows HHS to delegate custodial rights and duties to a licensed person if a court transfers custody of a child to HHS.

This bill allows the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to delegate its rights and duties as custodian of a child to a licensed person if a court transfers legal custody of the child to HHS. The bill specifies that HHS can delegate the duty to protect, train, and discipline the child, as well as the duty to provide food, clothing, housing, and medical care.