S. 4747 · 116th Congress
Informing Grandfamilies Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Casey
- Introduced
- 2020-09-29
- Latest action
- 2020-09-29 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
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.