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The Foster Kids Bill
Foster kids get automatic child care assistance in Delaware
An Act To Amend Title 31 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Eligibility For Child Care Assistance.
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The bill would let children in foster care automatically qualify for state child‑care subsidies, so families won’t have to apply.
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If passed, more foster families will get help paying for daycare, easing their budgets and keeping kids safe; opponents may worry about cost, but the need is urgent.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Automatic eligibility for child care assistance when a child is placed in foster care.
- Department of Health and Social Services must create rules to verify eligibility with DSCYF.
- All foster care providers must be approved by DSCYF or a licensed agency.
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