Pennsylvania HB151 amends the Children in Foster Care Act to enhance benefits for children in foster care.
HB151 amends the Children in Foster Care Act to enhance benefits for children in foster care. It mandates county agencies to screen children for eligibility for federal and state benefits, including Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, within 60 days of placement and annually thereafter. County agencies must ensure benefits are used in the child's best interest, avoiding asset limitations, and conserving funds in individual financial accounts.
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