Mississippi SB2689 authorizes payments to grandparents assuming primary care of their grandchildren.
Mississippi SB2689 amends Section 43-15-17 of the Mississippi Code to authorize the Department of Child Protection Services to provide monthly payments to a qualifying grandparent who has assumed the primary care of their grandchild. These payments aim to defray the expenses of the grandparent without requiring them to establish legal custody or have the child formally placed with them. The payments are subject to specific appropriation by the Legislature. The bill also outlines provisions for foster care payments and supportive services for children placed in foster care.
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