Idaho Bills

Amends and adds to existing law to provide that consent to adoption is required from certain courts; to provide certain notice and reporting requirements; to provide requirements regarding notification to relatives; to provide for judicial approval of all matters regarding the custody of certain children; to provide additional requirements regarding case plans; to provide that certain adoptions must be sanctioned by the court; to provide for judicial approval of certain determinations and to revise and establish provisions regarding the placement priority and considerations for certain children; and to establish provisions regarding a removal and change in foster home placement.

The intent of this legislation is to implement policy changes in regard to the foster care program. The legislation proposes to enhance court participation in the decision making process regarding adoption choices and placement. It also outlines notice requirements for moving foster children to new foster homes under certain circumstances.

Adds to existing law to provide certain reporting requirements of the State Department of Health and Welfare.

The intent of this legislation is to request the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare present an annual report to the germane committees of the Idaho Legislature. The purpose is to highlight and raise awareness of actions being taken to create positive outcomes for our children in our state foster care system.