SB544

Relating to temporary increase in payment to kinship parent

Introduced·1/20/26

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.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 22

1:00 PM

Senate Health and Human Resources Committee Meeting

History

Jan 23

Senate

Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance

Jan 23

Senate

To Finance

Jan 20

Senate

Filed for introduction