SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5287

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As of January 22, 2001

Title:  An act relating to study of kinship caregiver services.

Brief Description:  Creating a work group to study kinship caregiver services.

Sponsors:  Senators Fraser, Long, Franklin, Hargrove, Winsley, Costa, Thibaudeau, Prentice, Jacobsen, Carlson and Kohl‑Welles.

Brief History:

Committee Activity:  Human Services & Corrections:  2/2/01.

______________________________________________________________________________SENATE COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES & CORRECTIONS

Staff:  Edith Rice (786‑7444)

Background:  A national survey done in 1998 revealed that over 38,000 children in Washington State are being raised by their grandparents.  A study will help determine the scope of needs of these relative care providers.

Summary of Bill:  The Washington State Institute for Public Policy is directed to convene a work group to study the needs of relative care providers.  Work group representatives must include a variety of entities that provide services to this population.  A report must be provided to the Legislature by December, 2001.

Appropriation:  None.

Fiscal Note:  Requested on January 17, 2001.

Effective Date:  Ninety days after adjournment of session in which bill is passed.