HB 419: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 31 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO ELIGIBILITY FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE.
HB 419 status: Enacted — Signed by Governor (updated Aug 17, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis Act provides that a child is automatically eligible for Purchase of Care upon placement in foster care.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No identified environmental impact.
Risks
- No identified environmental impact.
Economy
Benefits
- Enables foster parents to maintain employment by reducing childcare costs.
- Reduces administrative churn in state childcare subsidy processing.
Risks
- Incremental increase in state expenditure for childcare subsidies.
Society
Benefits
- Increases access to stable childcare for children in state custody.
- Reduces administrative barriers for foster families and social workers.
Risks
- Potential implementation delays while DHSS and DSCYF coordinate verification processes.
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highhigh
Analysis status
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Implementation depends on timely promulgation of regulations by the Department of Health and Social Services.
Fiscal impact is contingent on the number of foster placements requiring subsidy.
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