New York S08791 requires local social services districts to provide luggage to children in foster care and allows reimbursement for these expenses.

New York S08791 mandates that local social services districts supply luggage to children in foster care who lack appropriate luggage. The bill specifies that the luggage must be durable and reusable, not disposable. Eligible expenditures for these items can be reimbursed under the foster care block grant. The Office of Children and Family Services must report annually on the distribution of luggage, including the number of children served and the reasons some may still use disposable bags. The bill also allows for replacement luggage if the original is lost, stolen, or damaged.

New York S08791 requires local social services districts to provide luggage to children in foster care and allows reimbursement for these expenses.

New York S08791 mandates that local social services districts supply luggage to children in foster care who lack appropriate luggage. The bill specifies that the luggage must be durable and reusable, not disposable. Eligible expenditures for these items can be reimbursed under the foster care block grant. The Office of Children and Family Services must report annually on the distribution of luggage, including the number of children served and the reasons some may still use disposable bags. The bill also allows for replacement luggage if the original is lost, stolen, or damaged.