S. 4443 · 117th Congress

Informing Grandfamilies Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Bob Casey
Introduced
2022-06-22
Latest action
2022-06-22 · 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.