HB5529

Relating to performance-based contracting for child placing agencies

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

Establishes performance-based contracting for child placing agencies in West Virginia.

The bill mandates the Department of Human Services to enter into performance-based contracts with child placing agencies by July 1, 2026. These contracts will focus on achieving specific outcomes for children, such as safety, permanency, and well-being. The Department will pay child placing agencies a minimum of $1,000 per child for adoption services and will report agency performance annually to the Legislative Oversight Commission.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Resources Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 24

3:30 PM

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting

History

Feb 24

House

Markup Discussion

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

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