West Virginia SB404 authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with faith-based organizations for child welfare services.

West Virginia SB404 grants the Secretary of the Department of Human Services the authority to enter into contracts and partnerships with child welfare providers, including faith-based organizations, to fulfill the statutory responsibilities of the Department. The bill ensures that faith-based organizations can maintain their nonsecular identity and religious expression without state interference. If a legal parent or guardian objects to a child's placement at a faith-based organization on religious grounds, the department must find an alternative placement.

West Virginia SB404 authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with faith-based organizations for child welfare services.

West Virginia SB404 grants the Secretary of the Department of Human Services the authority to enter into contracts and partnerships with child welfare providers, including faith-based organizations, to fulfill the statutory responsibilities of the Department. The bill ensures that faith-based organizations can maintain their nonsecular identity and religious expression without state interference. If a legal parent or guardian objects to a child's placement at a faith-based organization on religious grounds, the department must find an alternative placement.