SENATE BILL REPORT

SHB 2751

BYHouse Committee on Human Services (originally sponsored by Representatives Scott, Winsley, Sayan, Moyer, Leonard, Anderson, Raiter, Brekke, Padden, Wineberry, Cole, Haugen, Sprenkle, P. King, Belcher, Prentice, Nutley, Morris, Peery, Nelson, Hine, Tate, H. Myers, Kirby, Brooks, Vekich, Rector, Heavey, Dellwo, Hargrove, Locke, Crane, R. King, Basich, Kremen, Jones, Appelwick, Cooper, Braddock, R. Meyers, Wood, Inslee, Spanel, Ferguson, Brough, Walker, Fuhrman, Brumsickle, Youngsman, Baugher, Forner, Smith, Phillips, Wolfe, Wang, Rayburn, Silver, May, Miller, Betrozoff, Schoon, Todd, Rasmussen and Day)

Establishing a program for infants and children with special needs due to the effect of alcohol, drugs, or the human immunodeficiency virus.

House Committe on Human Services

Senate Committee on Children & Family Services

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 20, 1990

Senate Staff:Jan Sharar (786-7747)

AS OF FEBRUARY 19, 1990

BACKGROUND:

The incidence of infants and children who are exposed to harmful drugs and life-threatening diseases is increasing dramatically. These infants and children have special needs which can be met by providing specialized support and services.

SUMMARY:

The Department of Social and Health Services will establish a program to provide special needs infants and children and their caregivers with specialized support and services.  The program will provide prospective reimbursement to foster care providers, case management , personal care services, specialized medical equipment, training, respite, and counseling services.

Appropriation:    $2,880,000 to the Department of Social and Health Services.

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      requested January 16, 1990