HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

COMMITTEE:   Human Services 

TIME & DATE: 9:00 AM, Tuesday, July 12, 2016 

PLACE:       E2.030 
CHAIR:       Rep. Richard Peña Raymond 

 

The committee will meet to consider Interim Charge 3: Examine the Department of Family and Protective Services’ policies and procedures, including prevention measures and resources, dedicated to eliminating child abuse and fatalities within the foster care system; explore ideas and strategies to increase the number of foster families and improve the delivery of services to children with high needs; review adoption policies, including disruptions, and make recommendations for possible improvements. Also, monitor and assess the continuation of foster care redesign.

 

Invited and public testimony will be taken.

 

 

 

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