5890-S AMS OBAN HOVD 079
SSB 5890 - S AMD 249
By Senator O'Ban
ADOPTED 04/10/2017
On page 2, line 8, after "with", insert "nonprofit"
On page 2, line 11, after "by the", insert "nonprofit"
On page 2, line 18, after "from the", insert "nonprofit"
On page 2, line 18, after "and the", insert "nonprofit"
On page 2, line 21, after "the", insert "nonprofit"
On page 2, line 22, after "The", insert "nonprofit"
On page 3, line 9, after "agencies", strike " and" and insert ","
On page 3, line 10, after "advocates," insert "and biological parent advocates"
On page 10, line 8, after "ombuds," strike "and"
On page 10, line 8, after "advocate" insert ", and one biological parent advocate"
On page 10, line 23, delete section 6
On page 14, line 14, delete section 7
On page 27, line 26, before "(d)", strike "and"
On page 27, line 27, after "care", insert "; and preventing out-of-home placement"
Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.
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EFFECT: Adds language to specify that the community-based organizations to deliver the respite care established in the bill shall be nonprofit entities.
Adds biological parent advocates to the group to consult with DSHS to identify a system of support services to be provided to foster parents to assist them in their parental efforts with foster children and a plan to implement these services statewide.
Adds a biological parent advocate to the Case Review Panel that will review foster care cases where permanency has not been achieved for children within 12 months after being placed in out-of-home care.
Removes language requiring the court to weigh the importance of establishing timely permanency for the child when considering granting a continuance and removes language requiring the court to only grant continuances when it is in the best interest of the child.
Adds preventing out-of-home placement as an allowable use of the Child Welfare System Improvement Account.
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