County describes placement, kinship and respite programs and recent licensing changes
Winnebago County told the Human Services Board it is expanding kinship licensing and supports to recruit foster and respite homes; recent law changes make relative licensing easier and payments to relative caregivers have increased to offset financial burden.
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Presenters outlined the placement resource team’s work to recruit, license and support foster and kinship homes, noting that when removal is necessary the department seeks placements with relatives or known people whenever feasible. Staff said new laws implemented last year streamlined the licensing process for relatives, enabling the county to license more kinship caregivers and increase payments so relatives can better afford to care for children.
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