Louisiana HB224 revises the Children's Code to modernize terminology and clarify provisions for children in foster care.
Louisiana HB224 revises the Children's Code to modernize terminology and clarify provisions for children in foster care. It updates definitions, changes "foster parent" to "foster caregiver," and specifies rights and procedures for children, parents, and caregivers in court proceedings. The bill also addresses intervention by relatives, notice requirements, and the attendance of children in hearings. It retains existing law while updating language and clarifying certain provisions to ensure better clarity and consistency in the legal framework for children in foster care.
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