Funding for the Family Foundations home visitation program and making an appropriation. (FE)
Impact
The impact of AB864 on state laws includes solidifying ongoing financial support for programs that assist at-risk families. By ensuring a dedicated increase in funding year over year, the bill aims to stabilize and enhance the services offered under the Family Foundations program. These services primarily target parents eligible for Medical Assistance who may face challenges that could lead to detrimental outcomes for their children, making the program a crucial element in the state's child welfare strategy.
Summary
Assembly Bill 864 focuses on enhancing funding for the Family Foundations home visitation program administered by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). The bill proposes an increase of $1,666,500 in general purpose revenue to be allocated for this program. The legislation mandates that, starting from fiscal year 2024-25, the DCF must set aside at least $44,500 more in funding annually than what was allocated in the previous fiscal year 2022-23. This funding aims to improve home visitation services for vulnerable families at risk of poor outcomes, thereby helping to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Contention
Although AB864 may provide substantial benefits in terms of prevention services for families, discussions surrounding the bill may spotlight concerns related to budget allocation priorities and the effectiveness of the Family Foundations program. Stakeholders could debate whether the current funding is adequate to meet the needs of all eligible families or if more resources ought to be designated to this area. Critics might argue that while increased funding is vital, it may not be sufficient to address systemic issues affecting child welfare if not paired with comprehensive support policies.
A Department of Children and Families program to make payments to child care programs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
A Department of Children and Families program to make payments to child care programs, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
A Department of Children and Families program to make payments to child care programs, a child care partnership grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
A Department of Children and Families program to make payments to child care programs, a child care partnership grant program, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)
Housing and homelessness; emergency rental assistance program; indigent civil legal services; workforce development; community action agencies; poverty reports; mental health; economic security; reimbursement for nonemergency medical transportation services; urban mass transit aid; lead exposure and abatement services; lead service line replacement; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)
Housing and homelessness; emergency rental assistance program; indigent civil legal services; workforce development; community action agencies; poverty reports; mental health; economic security; reimbursement for nonemergency medical transportation services; urban mass transit aid; lead exposure and abatement services; lead service line replacement; providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures; granting rule-making authority; and making an appropriation. (FE)