Budget Amendment ID: FY2014-S3-413

EDU 413

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Child Care

Ms. Jehlen and Mr. Joyce moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 3000-4060, by inserting at the end thereof:-

“provided further that a grandparent or any other kin raising a related child where the relative has been granted custody of the child through a guardianship issued by the Probate and Family Court, who meets income eligibility guidelines, may be paid from this line item when the child is at risk of becoming eligible for the state’s foster care system.”.