Summary:

 House Bill 341 (HB 341) requires the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) to issue identification cards to licensed foster parents.  

Legislation Overview:

 House Bill 341 (HB 341) enacts a new section of the Children’s Code, stating that except for a provisional or temporary license, upon licensure to operate a foster home by the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) or a child placement agency, the CYFD must issue an identification card to a foster parent to provide the foster parent with a means of identifying themselves as a licensed foster care provider.  



 

Current Law:

 
The Children’s Code does not currently require CYFD to provide identification cards to licensed foster parents.