West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia SB1036: Creating Sustainable Child-Serving Workforce and Foster Care Modernization Act
Status: Passed one chamber, March 4, 2026
What the bill says
To amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §49-13-1, relating to creating the Sustainable Child-Serving Workforce and Foster Care Modernization Act; and providing for foster care rate modernization and workforce stabilization. ARTICLE 13. Sustainable Child-Serving Workforce and Foster Care Modernization ACT. §49-13-1. Foster care rate modernization and workforce stabilization. (a) The Department of Human Services, Bureau for Social Services, shall rebase basic, special, and therapeutic foster care rates using current cost data for the fisca.
From the engrossed text, March 2, 2026:
A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §49-13-1, relating to creating the Sustainable Child-Serving Workforce and Foster Care Modernization Act; and providing for foster care rate modernization and workforce stabilization. ARTICLE 13. Sustainable Child-Serving Workforce and Foster Care Modernization ACT. §49-13-1. Foster care rate modernization and workforce stabilization. (a) The Department of Human Services, Bureau for Social Services, shall rebase basic, special, and therapeutic foster care rates using current cost data for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. (b) Therapeutic foster care and child-placing agency administrative rates shall be adjusted to reflect current costs and include incentive payments for retention and placement stability.
Sponsors
- Helton, Brian (R, 09) · primary sponsor
- Garcia, Joey (D, 13)
Latest actions
- : To House Finance