Child and Family Welfare Ombudsman Office

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This bill would create a Child and Family Welfare Ombudsman Office within the Department of Health and Human Services. This office would help youth, birth families, and foster parents involved in the state's child welfare system by resolving conflicts, assisting with licensing and adoption, and providing support. It would also gather information, educate resource parents about their rights, and investigate complaints, operating neutrally and confidentially.

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Votes

Sponsorship · 11 Sponsors

Democrat2Republican9Independent0Other0

R · PrimeJohn Torbett
R · PrimeDonnie Loftis
R · CoJerry Branson
R · CoPatricia Cotham
D · CoCarla Cunningham
R · CoNeal Jackson
R · CoJeffrey McNeely
R · CoBen Moss
R · CoBill Ward
D · CoShelly Willingham
R · CoDavid Willis

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