Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 29, 2020Families
S. 4747
Informing Grandfamilies Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 29, 2020)
Informing Grandfamilies Act
This bill requires states to notify kinship caregivers (e.g., grandparents or other relatives caring for a minor child) about (1) the care and placement options under federal, state, and local laws, (2) the requirements to become a foster family home, (3) whether the state has elected to make guardianship assistance payments, and (4) other policies under the state program that may assist such caregivers.
What just happenedSep 29, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in SenateSep 29, 2020
- Sep 29, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Sep 29, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate