Much-argued foster care reform legislation heads to House

After four hours of testimony Monday, an Idaho House panel passed a contentious foster care reform bill that would allow judges to oversee adoptions and implement a timeframe for relatives to apply to care for a child, the AP reports. The House Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee voted unanimously in support of the measure, despite concerns voiced by the Department of Health and Welfare and other child welfare workers.

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• Bill on foster parent rights goes before committee