SB349

AN ACT relating to relative and fictive kin caregivers.

Introduced·3/2/26
Bill Text

Kentucky SB349 regulates background checks and training for caregivers of children in foster care, relative caregiver services, and fictive kin.

Kentucky SB349 mandates that the Cabinet for Health and Family Services conduct criminal background investigations for applicants providing foster care, relative caregiver services, or fictive kin placements for children. It requires these applicants to undergo fingerprint checks by the Department of Kentucky State Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation or provide conviction information from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. The bill also mandates that fictive kin caregivers complete a one-and-a-half-hour training course on recognizing pediatric abusive head trauma.

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History

Mar 2

Senate

introduced in Senate

Mar 2

Senate

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