Bill > AB349

This bill amends existing California law regarding foster care supplemental payments, specifically increasing the monthly supplement paid to foster care providers when a child is living with a parent receiving certain benefits. Commencing July 1, 2026, the bill would raise the current $489 monthly supplement to $517.24 and mandate that this amount be adjusted annually for inflation using the California Necessities Index. The bill applies to several existing programs, including Aid to Families with Dependent Children-Foster Care (AFDC-FC), Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment Program (Kin-GAP), and the Approved Relative Caregiver Funding Program (ARC). While the bill imposes new requirements on counties administering these benefits, it includes provisions that limit potential state reimbursement responsibilities. The legislation is part of California's broader efforts to support foster care providers and ensure adequate financial support for families caring for children in foster care settings, with a specific focus on maintaining appropriate compensation levels that keep pace with increasing living costs.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

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