Assembly Bill 328 aims to enhance the process of providing permanency plans for children in out-of-home care by allowing agencies to share these plans and any related comments with the child's out-of-home care provider prior to a permanency review or hearing. This includes foster parents, guardians, and operators of group homes or shelters. The bill mandates that any confidential information, as defined by various state and federal laws, must be redacted from the documents shared with the out-of-home care provider.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to clarify the circumstances under which agencies can disclose information related to a child's care. Specifically, it modifies sections 48.78 and 938.78 to include new provisions that allow for the sharing of permanency plans with out-of-home care providers while ensuring the protection of sensitive information. The changes are designed to improve communication and collaboration among all parties involved in the child's welfare, ultimately aiming to support better outcomes for children in the child welfare system.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 48.78(2)(a), 48.78, 938.78(2)(a), 938.78