Rhode Island S2841 mandates DCYF protection for benefits owed to foster children.
Rhode Island S2841 mandates the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to protect benefits owed to foster children. This includes eligibility screening for federal benefits, applying for benefits, conserving benefits while assisting the child into adulthood, providing financial information, financial literacy training, and annual reports to the general assembly and concerned parties. The act takes effect upon passage.
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