Bill > SB1491

This bill modifies the definition of a "child only case" in Arizona's welfare regulations to clarify two specific scenarios where a child can receive assistance without the entire family being included. Under the new definition, a child only case now includes children who are either in the legal custody of the Department of Child Safety, a tribal court, or tribal child welfare agency and placed with an unrelated adult or nonparent relative not receiving cash assistance, or children living with an unrelated adult or nonparent relative who is responsible for meeting the child's basic needs but is not receiving cash assistance. This change expands the eligibility criteria for temporary assistance, allowing support for children in alternative care situations where the caregiver is not receiving direct cash assistance. The modification is part of Arizona's welfare statutes and aims to provide flexibility in supporting dependent children who may be living outside of traditional family structures, ensuring that their basic needs can be met through targeted financial assistance.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82914