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 develop a comprehensive service model that includes supportive services and case management for young adults in the extended foster care program, mandating weekly engagement, life skills training, and assistance with housing and employment. Additionally, it would establish a success coaching program with specific qualifications for coaches and a maximum caseload of 20 young adults. The bill also extends the Developmental Disabilities Group Home Monitoring Program until January 1, 2028, while introducing new monitoring requirements for group homes and an expedited referral system for incident reports. Moreover, the bill proposes updates to the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH) by continuing its operations until July 1, 2027, and modifying annual report requirements to include outcome-based metrics. It mandates ADOH to adopt policies addressing drug-related issues in emergency shelters and establish a priority system for allocating Housing Trust Fund (HTF) monies. The bill also expands eligibility for scholarship awards to spouses of U.S. Army members in good standing and introduces new grant programs for out-of-school child care services. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the support and oversight for vulnerable populations, improve service delivery, and ensure accountability within the foster care and housing systems.

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