Provides that all extended benefits offered by DCYF to foster children shall be extended to children placed in guardianship.
Provides that all extended benefits offered by DCYF to foster children shall be extended to children placed in guardianship.
Provides that it is the public policy of the state that DCYF be the chief agency responsible for all matters related to children's behavioral health.
Establishes the rights of adoptive/foster children or those in guardianship, to have post-separation visitation with their siblings.
Establishes the rights of adoptive/foster children or those in guardianship, to have post-separation visitation with their siblings.
Extends the voluntary extension of care (VEC) program for all children in the care and custody of the state.
Extends the voluntary extension of care (VEC) program for all children in the care and custody of the state.
Mandates that all restaurants offering children's meals offer at least two (2) children's meals that complies with certain detailed nutritional standards set forth in the act.
Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.
Expands the DCYF powers by overseeing and administer comprehensive behavioral health services for children with serious emotional disturbances and children with developmental or functional disabilities.