Establishes a pilot project for innovative child welfare legal representation to preserve families.

The bill establishes a pilot project for the state public defender to implement innovative models of child welfare legal representation, aiming to preserve families, reduce trauma to young children, and deliver financial benefits. The pilot project, to be implemented in up to 16 counties, expires on June 30, 2025. The state public defender can coordinate with other agencies, seek grants, and measure outcomes. The pilot project will become a permanent program known as the project to preserve families.

Establishes a pilot project for innovative child welfare legal representation to preserve families.

The bill establishes a pilot project for the state public defender to implement innovative models of child welfare legal representation, aiming to preserve families, reduce trauma to young children, and deliver financial benefits. The pilot project, to be implemented in up to 16 counties, expires on June 30, 2025. The state public defender can coordinate with other agencies, seek grants, and measure outcomes. The pilot project will become a permanent program known as the project to preserve families.