Establishes a special revenue account to expand in-state residential treatment capacity for children in West Virginia.

This bill creates the Residential Treatment Capacity Expansion Fund within the West Virginia Department of Human Services. The fund aims to expand in-state residential treatment capacity for children by supporting recruitment, development, and expansion of treatment providers. The fund will be used for activities such as provider incentives, facility development, and transition services for children currently placed out of state. The bill also establishes a Commission to Study the Residential Placement of Children to assess current practices, identify service gaps, and recommend improvements.

Establishes a special revenue account to expand in-state residential treatment capacity for children in West Virginia.

This bill creates the Residential Treatment Capacity Expansion Fund within the West Virginia Department of Human Services. The fund aims to expand in-state residential treatment capacity for children by supporting recruitment, development, and expansion of treatment providers. The fund will be used for activities such as provider incentives, facility development, and transition services for children currently placed out of state. The bill also establishes a Commission to Study the Residential Placement of Children to assess current practices, identify service gaps, and recommend improvements.