Bill > S2980

This bill establishes a Foster Parents' Bill of Rights in Massachusetts, which outlines the rights and responsibilities of foster parents and the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The key provisions include: requiring DCF to provide foster parents with information about the child, access to social workers and an emergency hotline, participation in case planning and court hearings, access to financial supports, the ability to make routine decisions and have respite care, and protection against retaliation for asserting their rights. The bill also requires DCF to develop standardized pre-service training for foster parents and to study the adequacy of foster parent payments. Overall, the bill aims to improve the treatment and support of foster parents in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2980