Bill Summary for H 683 (2017-2018)
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Apr 10 2017
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AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP A STANDARD FORM TO BE USED TO ESTABLISH AGREEMENTS WITH STATE-RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBES ON BEHALF OF INDIAN CHILDREN UNDER THEIR AUTHORITY INVOLVED IN MATTERS OF FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION ASSISTANCE, AND KINSHIP GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS UNDER TITLE IV-E OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.Intro. by C. Graham.
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Amends GS 143B-139.5A to direct the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, to negotiate with Indian tribes, organizations, and consortia that request the development of an agreement with the State to administer foster care, adoption assistance, and kinship guardianship assistance programs on behalf of Indian children under their authority. Directs the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, to adopt the federal Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 USC s. 1901 et seq., as a best practice in the placement of all Indian children in foster care or adoption by the Division.