H7438

Provides that all extended benefits offered by DCYF to foster children shall be extended to children placed in guardianship.

Introduced·1/30/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7438 extends all extended benefits offered by DCYF to foster children to children placed in guardianship.

Rhode Island H7438 amends the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to ensure that all extended benefits provided to foster children are also extended to children placed in guardianship. This includes eligibility for all programs offered by DCYF, such as educational benefits and aftercare programs. The bill aims to ensure equal treatment and support for children in guardianship, aligning their benefits with those of foster children.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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4
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 5

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Feb 5

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Jan 30

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Jan 30

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/05/2026)