West Virginia SB544 proposes a temporary increase in subsidy payments to kinship parents equal to foster parent subsidies.

West Virginia SB544 amends the state code to allow kinship parents to receive a temporary increase in subsidy payments equal to foster parent subsidies under certain conditions. This applies if the kinship parent passes a background check, the placement passes an initial home screening, and the kinship parent is assigned to a child placing agency for certification. The temporary increase lasts up to six months, after which it ceases if the kinship parent does not become certified.

West Virginia SB544 proposes a temporary increase in subsidy payments to kinship parents equal to foster parent subsidies.

West Virginia SB544 amends the state code to allow kinship parents to receive a temporary increase in subsidy payments equal to foster parent subsidies under certain conditions. This applies if the kinship parent passes a background check, the placement passes an initial home screening, and the kinship parent is assigned to a child placing agency for certification. The temporary increase lasts up to six months, after which it ceases if the kinship parent does not become certified.