HB3732Introduced in the House
DCFS-FOSTER CARE CASE MANAGMNT
Introduced by Maura Hirschauer, District 49
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Children and Family Services Act. Requires the Department of Children and Family Services to establish and administer a 5-year Biological Foster Care Case Management Pilot Program that provides a framework to prioritize reunifying children with biological parents after an appropriate stabilization period. Provides that under the pilot program, the Department shall develop individualized, time-bound reunification plans that outline steps for returning children to their parents or guardians; and promote case coordination by providing caseworkers with specialized resources to focus exclusively on building relationships with biological families for the child. Provides that program tools and services shall include mental health evaluations, family counseling, and reintegration services. Provides that for each child placed in foster care, the Department shall develop a 2-year plan involving the child, biological parents, and key stakeholders to ensure sustained family stability. Contains provisions on employment and income opportunities for parents and foster youth under the pilot program; and Department reporting requirements.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 11, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Adoption & Child Welfare Committee · March 18, 2025
6
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
6 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey LaPointe | 19 | Yes |
| Michael Crawford | 31 | Yes |
| Lisa Davis | 32 | Yes |
| Suzanne Ness | 66 | Yes |
| Gregg Johnson | 72 | Yes |
| Anne Stava-Murray | 81 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Adoption & Child Welfare Committee
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Maura Hirschauer
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Yolonda Morris
Do Pass / Short Debate Adoption & Child Welfare Committee; 010-002-000
House Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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