Minnesota SF3970 modifies eligibility for foster care benefits to include children whose custody is transferred to a relative after age ten.

Minnesota SF3970 amends eligibility requirements for foster care benefits, extending them to include children for whom permanent legal and physical custody is transferred to a relative after age ten. This bill modifies Minnesota Statutes to ensure these children can receive foster care benefits up to age 21. It also updates the definition of "child in foster care" to include those under relative custody post-age ten. The bill emphasizes the importance of educational stability, independent living plans, and continued support for youth transitioning to adulthood.

Minnesota SF3970 modifies eligibility for foster care benefits to include children whose custody is transferred to a relative after age ten.

Minnesota SF3970 amends eligibility requirements for foster care benefits, extending them to include children for whom permanent legal and physical custody is transferred to a relative after age ten. This bill modifies Minnesota Statutes to ensure these children can receive foster care benefits up to age 21. It also updates the definition of "child in foster care" to include those under relative custody post-age ten. The bill emphasizes the importance of educational stability, independent living plans, and continued support for youth transitioning to adulthood.