The proposed bill would significantly update current statutes related to human services, particularly the Extended Foster Care Comprehensive Service Model. It would require the Department of Child Safety (DCS) to create a comprehensive service model that includes supportive services and case management for young adults in the extended foster care program, such as weekly engagement, life skills training, mental health support, and assistance with housing and employment. Additionally, a success coaching program would be established with specific qualifications for coaches and limited caseloads to ensure effective support. The bill also extends the Developmental Disabilities Group Home Monitoring Program until January 1, 2028, while introducing new monitoring requirements for group homes serving clients with complex needs. Moreover, the bill proposes updates to the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) by removing the reference to the national manufactured home construction and safety standards act of 1974 and replacing it with the updated reference to the act of 1996. It mandates that ADOH's annual reports include specific outcome-based metrics related to affordable housing and establishes a comprehensive performance measurement system for housing programs. The bill also introduces new requirements for emergency shelter and transitional housing programs, including drug-free zone policies, and emphasizes the need for secure wire transfer protocols to mitigate fraud risks. Overall, these updates aim to enhance support for vulnerable populations, including young adults in foster care and families in need of child care services.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 8-521.03, 36-573, 36-595.03, 41-608, 41-608.01, 41-1970, 41-3955.02, 35-190, 8-521.02, 41-3801, 28-2414, 28-2428, 28-2431, 28-2447, 28-2454, 28-2470.10, 28-2473, 28-2474, 28-2475, 28-2476, 43-620, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1363, 35-313, 41-603.01
Senate Engrossed Version: 8-521.03, 36-573, 36-595.03, 41-608, 41-608.01, 41-1970, 41-3025.06, 41-3027.09, 41-3953, 41-3955, 41-3955.02, 41-3956, 35-190, 8-521.02, 41-3801, 28-2414, 28-2428, 28-2431, 28-2447, 28-2454, 28-2470.10, 28-2473, 28-2474, 28-2475, 28-2476, 43-620, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1363, 35-313, 41-603.01, 35-726, 35-728, 41-4010, 13-3401, 41-3957, 36-1404, 44-313, 35-751
House Engrossed Version: 8-521.03, 36-573, 36-595.03, 41-608, 41-608.01, 41-1970, 41-3025.06, 41-3027.09, 41-3953, 41-3955, 41-3955.02, 41-3956, 35-190, 8-521.02, 41-3801, 28-2414, 28-2428, 28-2431, 28-2447, 28-2454, 28-2470.10, 28-2473, 28-2474, 28-2475, 28-2476, 43-620, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1363, 35-313, 41-603.01, 35-726, 35-728, 41-4010, 13-3401, 41-3957, 36-1404, 44-313, 35-751
Chaptered Version: 8-521.03, 36-573, 36-595.03, 41-608, 41-608.01, 41-1970, 41-3025.06, 41-3027.09, 41-3953, 41-3955, 41-3955.02, 41-3956, 35-190, 8-521.02, 41-3801, 28-2414, 28-2428, 28-2431, 28-2447, 28-2454, 28-2470.10, 28-2473, 28-2474, 28-2475, 28-2476, 43-620, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1363, 35-313, 41-603.01, 35-726, 35-728, 41-4010, 13-3401, 41-3957, 36-1404, 44-313, 35-751