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A new permanency option designed by youth in foster care
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EVENTS
Kansas Becomes First State to Pilot a SOUL Family Legal Permanency Option
April 15, 2024: Gov. Laura Kelly signed the SOUL Family Legal Permanency Option, HB2536, making Kansas the first state in the country to pilot this new permanency option for young people in foster care. See the press release.
March 27, 2024: The Kansas Senate voted in favor of the passage of HB2536 and then voted 40-0 to pass the bill in final action. The bill will now move to the Governor’s desk. Watch here.
March 19, 2024: The Kansas Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee voted unanimously to pass the SOUL Family Legal Permanency Option bill (HB2536) out of committee. Next, it may be heard on the Senate floor.
NEWS
Kansas Becomes First State to Pilot a SOUL Family Legal Permanency Option
April 15, 2024: Gov. Laura Kelly signed the SOUL Family Legal Permanency Option, HB2536, making Kansas the first state in the country to pilot this new permanency option for young people in foster care. See the press release.
March 27, 2024: The Kansas Senate voted in favor of the passage of HB2536 and then voted 40-0 to pass the bill in final action. The bill will now move to the Governor’s desk. Watch here.
March 19, 2024: The Kansas Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee voted unanimously to pass the SOUL Family Legal Permanency Option bill (HB2536) out of committee. Next, it may be heard on the Senate floor.
