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Senate committee backs $200,000 program to improve child-and-family representation; parents warn DDD gaps also threaten services
Summary
House Bill 2604 would establish a child-and-family representation program at the Administrative Office of the Courts with $200,000 and 1 FTE to coordinate attorney appointment and training; advocates and a parent testified in favor while linking the discussion to urgent DDD gap‑funding and provider shortages.
The Senate Appropriations Committee on March 21 gave House Bill 2604 a due-pass recommendation. The bill establishes a child and family representation program in the Administrative Office of the Courts and appropriates $200,000 and 1 FTE in FY2026 to improve uniform legal representation for children, parents and guardians in juvenile court proceedings.
Representative Nguyen, the sponsor (identified in committee remarks), said the program focuses on training and coordination…
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