House Bill 1248 would give foster parents priority for CCDF, a program child welfare advocates say is needed for foster ...

Kansas lawmakers may change the definition of neglect in the foster care system. Their goal is to clarify that poverty ...

A contentious "Parent's Bill of Rights" is now awaiting Governor Mike ... Supporters of the bill argue that it is designed to foster open communication between parents and schools.

Rep. Julie McGuire filed House Bill 1605, a massive bill that aims to reduce the amount of time children linger in foster ...

The legislation gives the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) more flexibility to certify relatives to become foster parents. It also puts an obligation on DCFS to use a ...

SPRINGFIELD -- A bill ... kin foster care," Collins-Mandeville said in a statement. Under the KIND Act, there would also be different criminal background criteria for relatives and foster parents.

Young Californians in extended foster care may soon get relief from rising housing costs if Assembly Bill 525, recently introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting, is passed. The bill seeks to create a ...