Bill > AB349

This bill amends existing foster care funding laws to adjust a monthly supplement for foster care providers. Specifically, beginning July 1, 2026, the current $489 monthly supplement paid to foster care providers for children living with a parent receiving certain benefits (like AFDC-FC, Kin-GAP, or ARC payments) will be automatically adjusted for inflation using the California Necessities Index. The bill is part of California's broader foster care support system, which provides financial assistance to caregivers for children in various care arrangements. While the bill introduces a new requirement for inflation adjustment, it also includes a provision stating that counties will not be reimbursed for the additional costs, effectively making this an unfunded mandate. The adjustment is designed to help foster care providers keep pace with rising living expenses, ensuring that the supplement's value remains relatively consistent over time. The bill applies to different types of foster care arrangements, including those involving teen parents and nonminor dependent parents, and is part of ongoing efforts to support foster children and their caregivers.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB349