HB4618

West Virginia HB4618 proposes a temporary subsidy increase for kinship parents equal to foster parent subsidies under specific conditions.

West Virginia HB4618 aims to provide kinship parents with a temporary subsidy increase equal to that of foster parents. This temporary increase applies if the kinship parent passes a background check within five days of placement, the placement passes an initial home screening, and the kinship parent is assigned to a child placing agency for foster parent certification assistance. The temporary subsidy is payable within 30 days of placement and lasts for up to six months, after which the subsidy reverts to its original amount.