HB1779: supporting the cultural background of children placed in foster care.

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• 170-E · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  he community for engagement with the child’s cultural heritage. 5 New Sections; Foster Care; Definitions; Cultural Advocates; Cultural Resources and Community Engagement. Amend RSA 170-E by inserting after section 52 the following new sections: 170-E:52-a Definitions. In this subdivision: I. “Cultural background” means the cultural heritage and religious traditions of a child’s birth parents and ot

• 170-E:11 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  hildren. IV. Facilitate community engagement in preserving cultural practices. 2 Child Day Care Licensing; Rulemaking; Consideration of the Child's Cultural Background. Amend RSA 170-E:11, I(j) to read as follows: (j) Protection and fostering of the particular religious faith and cultural background of the children served, where applicable. 3 Residential Care and Child-Placing Agency Licensing; Rulema

• 170-E:34 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  l background of the children served, where applicable. 3 Residential Care and Child-Placing Agency Licensing; Rulemaking; Consideration of the Child's Cultural Background. Amend RSA 170-E:34, I(a)(10) to read as follows: (10) Protection and fostering of the particular religious faith and cultural background of the children served, where applicable. 4 New Paragraph: Foster Parents; Required Cultural Trai

• 170-E:52 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  fostering of the particular religious faith and cultural background of the children served, where applicable. 4 New Paragraph: Foster Parents; Required Cultural Training. Amend RSA 170-E:52 by inserting after paragraph VI the following new paragraph: VII. The department of health and human services shall require foster parents to certify that they have completed a program of instruction that covers: (a)

• 170-E:52-D · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  paragraph; Dedicated Fund. Amend RSA 6:12, I(b) by inserting after paragraph (410) the following new subparagraph: (411) Moneys deposited in the cultural foster care fund under RSA 170-E:52-d. 7 New Paragraph; Foster Care Children's Bill of Rights; Maintenance of Child’s Cultural Background. Amend RSA 170-G:21 by inserting after paragraph XV the following new paragraph: XVI. To live in an environment tha

• 170-G:21 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  oneys deposited in the cultural foster care fund under RSA 170-E:52-d. 7 New Paragraph; Foster Care Children's Bill of Rights; Maintenance of Child’s Cultural Background. Amend RSA 170-G:21 by inserting after paragraph XV the following new paragraph: XVI. To live in an environment that maintains and reflects the child’s cultural background and heritage. 8 Effective Date. This act shall take effect Janu

• 6:12 · amend · effective 2027-01-01

  , including state appropriations, federal funds, and private gifts, grants, or donations for deposit in the cultural foster care fund. 6 New Subparagraph; Dedicated Fund. Amend RSA 6:12, I(b) by inserting after paragraph (410) the following new subparagraph: (411) Moneys deposited in the cultural foster care fund under RSA 170-E:52-d. 7 New Paragraph; Foster Care Children's Bill of Rights; Maintena

RSAs mentioned by this document

• RSA 6 · STATE TREASURER AND STATE ACCOUNTS
• RSA 170-E · CHILD DAY CARE, RESIDENTIAL CARE, AND CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
• RSA 170-G · SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
• RSA 170-E:11 · Rulemaking
• RSA 170-E:34 · Rulemaking; Consultation
• RSA 170-E:52 · Foster Parents
• RSA 170-G:21 · Foster Care Children's Bill of Rights
• RSA 6:12 · Application of Receipts