Texas HB4116 mandates the Department of Family and Protective Services to inform caregivers of foster children about financial benefits and.

Texas HB4116 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services to inform a relative or other designated caregiver, in writing, about the option to become verified by a licensed child-placing agency to operate an agency foster home. It also mandates information on the difference in financial assistance between an unverified caregiver and an agency foster home, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and other financial benefits available to the caregiver. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB4116 mandates the Department of Family and Protective Services to inform caregivers of foster children about financial benefits and.

Texas HB4116 amends the Family Code to require the Department of Family and Protective Services to inform a relative or other designated caregiver, in writing, about the option to become verified by a licensed child-placing agency to operate an agency foster home. It also mandates information on the difference in financial assistance between an unverified caregiver and an agency foster home, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and other financial benefits available to the caregiver. This act takes effect September 1, 2025.