SHB 1970 — Improving communication between the department of children, youth, and families and caregivers.

What this bill does

Requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to establish a caregiver communication specialist position within the DCYF for the purpose of improving communication between the DCYF and caregivers caring for children receiving child welfare services. Requires the DCYF to submit a report describing how to implement an automated notification system that would provide electronic or telephonic notification to caregivers of children receiving child welfare services and providing recommendations regarding improving communications between the DCYF and caregivers.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 12, 2024
  97 yea · 0 nay · 1 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 1, 2024
  49 yea · 0 nay

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