Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding certain juvenile proceedings.

Estimates are as much as a two month improvement in time to permanency. Currently, the range to permanency is from about 6 months to 27 months. A two month improvement would generate a savings of about $1,264.00 per child. That savings estimate is based on current foster parent reimbursement only. More savings could be generated if a child is in a congregate care setting rather than in foster care and achieves permanency two months faster. Approximately 1,200 youth a year achieve permanency in Idaho. With these assumptions, beginning in the fiscal year of 2027 savings could be as much as $1,011,200.00 The estimated split in funding is: General funds $535,936.000; Federal funds $475,264.00.

SOP revised: 02/24/2025, 10:07 AM