SB 6871-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Provides that the department of social and health services conduct face-to-face meetings with children in out-of-home care and their caregivers every thirty days.

Provides that, for cases being managed by a private agency pursuant to a contract, the private agency shall conduct the thirty-day face-to-face visits with the child and the caregiver, and report to the department.

Provides that the department shall contract with private agencies to provide all supervised visitation and client transportation services and to conduct home studies for legally free children awaiting adoption.