Alaska House votes to increase oversight and limit time for foster youth in psychiatric facilities

Alaska House votes to increase oversight and limit time for foster youth in psychiatric facilities

House Bill 36 requires a court hearing within seven days to help prevent foster youth from unnecessarily long stays in acute psychiatric facilities.

WV House passes bill to stop ‘unnecessary moves’ of foster kids; child welfare experts critical

Grappling with a troubled foster care system, the House of Delegates passed a bill on Wednesday some lawmakers say will minimize children bouncing from home to home. As part of the measure, the state could more quickly terminate parental rights,…

WV House passes bill to stop ‘unnecessary moves’ of foster kids; child welfare experts critical • West Virginia Watch

Del. Adam Burkhammer, R-Lewis, speaks in the House of Delegates chamber Wednesday, March 26, 2025 in Charleston, W.Va. (Perry Bennett | West Virginia Legislative Photography)Grappling with a troubled foster care system, the House of Delegates passed a bill on Wednesday some lawmakers say will minimize children bouncing from home to home. As part of the measure, the state could more quickly terminate parental rights, allowing a child to hopefully…

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Foster Care Bills Advance from House

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – On Day 43 of the legislative session, the House of Delegates passed eight bills, two of which relate to foster care. Another bill was rejected. House Bill 2027 reduces the timeframe when a foster care placement receives extra severity from 18 months to 15 months or 50 percent of the child’s life. If the arrangement is considered suitable, it cannot be terminated unless it is in the best interest of the child. Within …