5811-S AMH BOLD JWG 177

SSB 5811 - H AMD 369 ADOPTED 04/11/2003

By Representative Boldt

   On page 2, line 25, strike "Mentor" and insert "Assist"

EFFECT: Changes the language so that foster parents are encouraged to "assist" rather than "mentor" birth parents by helping them understand their child's needs and correlating appropriate parenting responses.