What's happening
This bill extends the expiration dates of foster family care demonstration programs in New York from 2017 to 2021.
Why it matters
Continued Support for At-Risk Youth. By extending these demonstration programs, the bill ensures that vulnerable children and families continue to have access to innovative foster care services rather than facing program disruptions or expirations.
Allows for Further Evaluation and Improvement. The extension gives policymakers and child welfare agencies more time to gather data, assess outcomes, and refine foster family care models, potentially leading to better long-term child welfare strategies.
Prevents Service Gaps. Without the extension, critical foster family care initiatives would have expired, possibly resulting in abrupt service interruptions for children and families dependent on these programs.
Signals Ongoing State Commitment. The bill demonstrates New York’s continued investment in testing and improving foster care alternatives, which could influence future legislation and resource allocation for child welfare.
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Extend Foster Care Programs
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History
- Signed chap.153
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.264
- Substituted for A8131
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 63–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1570
- Reported and committed to rules
- Referred to children and families
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Extend Foster Care Programs
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Donna Lupardo
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6081
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
May 11, 2017
Introduced by Sen. SERINO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Children and Families
AN ACT to amend chapter 942 of the laws of 1983 and chapter 541 of the laws of 1984, relating to foster family care demonstration programs, and to amend chapter 256 of the laws of 1985, amending the social services law and other laws relating to foster family care demonstration programs, in relation to extending the expirations thereof
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 3 of chapter 942 of the laws of 1983, relating to foster family care demonstration programs, as amended by chapter 487 of the laws of 2013, is amended to read as follows:
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire December 31, [2017] 2021.
§ 2. Section 3 of chapter 541 of the laws of 1984, relating to foster family care demonstration programs, as amended by chapter 487 of the laws of 2013, is amended to read as follows:
§ 3. This section and subdivision two of section two of this act shall take effect immediately and the remaining provisions of this act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day next thereafter. This act shall expire December 31, [2017] 2021.
§ 3. Section 6 of chapter 256 of the laws of 1985, amending the social services law and other laws relating to foster family care demonstration programs, as amended by chapter 487 of the laws of 2013, is amended to read as follows:
§ 6. This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire December 31, [2017] 2021 and upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed to be repealed.
§ 4. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 942 of the laws of 1983 and chapter 541 of the laws of 1984, relating to foster family care demonstration programs, and to amend chapter 256 of the laws of 1985, amending the social services law and other laws relating to foster family care demonstration programs, in relation to extending the expirations thereof
Purpose
This legislation will extend the expiration date of the foster family care demonstration program for an additional four years.
Summary of provisions
Amends various sections relating to the foster family care demonstration programs by extending the provisions to expire December 31, 2021.
Existing law
Current provisions are set to expire December 31, 2017.
Justification
The authority for the foster family care demonstration program was originally established by Chapter 942 of the laws of 1983 and chapter 541 of the laws of 1984. The program was extended over the years and is set to expire in December 2013.
The State is constantly trying to find ways to reduce and contain rising Medicaid costs. The foster family care demonstration program has been one such attempt. It was established as a cost effective community based alternative to care in a residential health care facility. Foster family care providers serve one or two individuals who are medically eligible for residential health care or personal care services and who lack a home or the resources or family support to live in the community. Caregivers provide room and board, supervision, and assistance with personal care in their home. A sponsoring agency supervises the care and is also responsible for recruitment and training.
Foster family care is financed from a combination of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid or private pay. The demonstration project was originally tested in two sites, Westchester and Dutchess counties.
Chapter 942 of the Laws of 1983 and Chapter 541 of the Laws of 1984, authorized the continuation of these two demonstration sites and authorized the Department to designate up to 10 additional entities to participate. The foster family care demonstration program is an important option in the long term care continuum that should be extended. The program serves a distinct population in a cost-effective manner and develops familial relationships between clients and caregivers. It also reduces institutionalization, emergency room visits and hospital admissions.
Legislative history
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Fiscal implications
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Effective date
Immediately
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