Senate Bill 701 aims to enhance funding for the Family Foundations home visitation program by increasing the general purpose revenue allocated to the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This program provides grants to eligible entities that offer home visitation services to parents at risk of poor birth outcomes or child abuse and neglect, specifically targeting those who qualify for Medical Assistance. The bill proposes an increase of $1,200,000 in the fiscal year 2026-27 to support these services.

The bill modifies the current appropriation schedule under section 20.005 (3) for DCF, specifically under section 20.437 (1) (ab), to reflect this funding increase. This legislative change is intended to bolster the resources available for the Family Foundations program, thereby enhancing its capacity to prevent child abuse and neglect through targeted home visitation services.