Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires collection of certain data regarding children in alternative living arrangements, or foster care, in New York.

Highlights:

• Defines “alternative living arrangement” as an agreed upon out-of-home-living arrangement for a child developed as a result of one of the following (Sec. 1):

• An investigation of child maltreatment;

• A differential response program;

• A request for respite services;

• A request for voluntary foster care placement; or

• An investigation regarding allegations that a child might be destitute.

• Requires the Office of Children and Family Services to collect the following data regarding alternative living arrangements for each local social services district (Sec. 3):

• The total number of alternative living arrangement agreements made;

• The total number of children who were subject to those agreements;

• The average number of days each child spent in an alternative living arrangement during each calendar year;

• The total number of alternative living arrangements made during an investigation of child abuse or maltreatment;

• The number of children placed with a relative or other suitable adult;

• The number of children placed in respite care;

• The number of children placed in Host Family Homes;

• The total number of children returned home from an alternative living arrangement;

• The total number of children removed from their home;

• The total number of children who were the subject of a destitute child petition;

• The total number of children who were the subject of a custody proceeding; and

• A descriptive list of preventative services provided.

• Specifies that this Act takes effect 90 days after passage (Sec. 4).

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