HB 2046-S - DIGEST

(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 2ND SUB)

     Directs the department to provide a foster parent liaison position in each department region.  The foster parent liaison shall enhance the working relationship between department case workers and foster parents.

     Requires a contract with a non-profit organization to provide the liaison function.

     Requires the department to increase the number of adoptive and foster families available to accept children through an intensive recruitment program.  The department shall provide an additional two hundred adoptive and foster home placements by June 30, 1998.

     Directs the department to provide child care for foster parents attending training.

     Provides that portions of the act shall be null and void if appropriations are not approved.