Utah SB0141 amends child welfare laws to modify definitions, clarify timelines, and establish procedures for child placement and foster care.

Utah SB0141 amends child welfare laws to modify definitions, clarify timelines, and establish procedures for child placement and foster care. The bill modifies the definition of "relative" and allows the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to share information with the Division of Professional Licensing for certain purposes. It clarifies the timeline for certain rights for foster parents and requires DCFS to notify all parties when DCFS files a court report or child and family plan. The bill also requires placement objections to be filed and resolved within a certain timeframe.

Utah SB0141 amends child welfare laws to modify definitions, clarify timelines, and establish procedures for child placement and foster care.

Utah SB0141 amends child welfare laws to modify definitions, clarify timelines, and establish procedures for child placement and foster care. The bill modifies the definition of "relative" and allows the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) to share information with the Division of Professional Licensing for certain purposes. It clarifies the timeline for certain rights for foster parents and requires DCFS to notify all parties when DCFS files a court report or child and family plan. The bill also requires placement objections to be filed and resolved within a certain timeframe.