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IA · HF873CMTE · 1 COSPONSOR

A bill for an act relating to aid, processes, services, and reimbursement for services associated with children in, adopted from, or in need of foster care.(Formerly HF 86.)

Also relevant to:Adoptive or foster parent
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This bill changes how children in foster care are treated and how adoptions are handled. It allows courts to order treatment for children with serious mental health or substance abuse issues if parents cannot or will not provide it. The bill also changes how foster parents are reimbursed and requires the state to pay for certain adoption investigation costs. Additionally, it clarifies who is responsible for paying attorney fees in cases involving the termination of parental rights.

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