Session of 2022
No. 2022-131
HB 2426
AN ACT
Amending Title 67 (Public Welfare) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing
for resource families; making editorial changes; and making related repeals.
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:
Section 1. The heading of Part IV of Title 67 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended
to read:
PART IV
[MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS]
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
Section 2. Title 67 is amended by adding chapters to read:
CHAPTER 71
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec.
7101. Definitions.
§ 7101. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this part shall have the meanings given
to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"County agency." The county children and youth social service agency established in accordance with
section 405 of the act of June 24, 1937 (P.L.2017, No.396), known as the County Institution
District Law, or its successor, and supervised by the department under Article IX
of the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code.
"Resource family." A resource family as defined in 23 Pa.C.S. § 6303 (relating to definitions).
CHAPTER 73
RESOURCE FAMILIES
Sec.
7301. Responsibilities of county and private agencies.
7302. Retaliation prohibited.
7303. Resource family adoption interview.
7304. Regulations.
§ 7301. Responsibilities of county and private agencies.
The county agency or a private agency that provides foster care services through a
contract with a county agency shall provide a resource family with all of the following:
(1) The opportunity to be heard regarding agency decisions affecting a child placed with
a resource family.
(2) Support services as assessed to meet the needs of the child and resource family.
(3) Complete and timely responses to inquiries regarding the role of the resource family
or the care of the child.
(4) Information about the child's medical history, general behavior, relationship with
the child's parents, educational history, life experiences and previous and prospective
placements.
(5) Consultation in the development of the child's permanency plan.
(6) Consultation in and prior notice of a decision to release the resource family's address
to the child's parent or other family members.
(7) Assistance with the coordination of services for the resource family or members of
the resource family's immediate family that are assessed as necessary due to emotional
disturbance resulting from removal of the child from the resource family's home, provided
that the removal is not due to the resource family having created or permitted circumstances
that constituted a threat to the child's health or safety.
(8) Written notice of all agency policies and procedures relating to the role of the resource
family.
(9) Appropriate training to enhance the skills and performance of the resource family
and maximize the opportunity for successful placements.
(10) Information on how to reach agency personnel for emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
(11) Confidentiality regarding allegations of abuse involving the resource family or a
member of the resource family's family to the extent consistent with the safety of
the child and other members of the resource family's household.
(12) Prompt written notice of any change to the child's permanency plan.
(13) A copy of the provisions of this chapter.
§ 7302. Retaliation prohibited.
No agency shall discharge, threaten or otherwise discriminate or retaliate against
a resource family for an inquiry regarding decisions or practices affecting the child
or for any communication pursuant to the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. Ch. 63 (relating
to juvenile matters).
§ 7303. Resource family adoption interview.
(a) Interview.--The agency that placed the child shall interview the resource family as a potential adoptive family when:
(1) the resource family has expressed interest in adopting the child;
(2) the child has resided with the resource family for six months or longer; and
(3) the child's primary or concurrent permanency goal is adoption; or
(4) the child has been in out-of-home placement for at least 15 of the preceding 22 months.
(b) Resource family parent interview.--If the interviewing agency is not the agency responsible
for making a recommendation to the court as to adoptive placement of the child, the
interviewing agency shall share all information obtained from the interview under
subsection (a) with the agency responsible for making the recommendation.
(c) Consideration of more than one adoptive resource.--If more than one adoptive resource
is available, the agency responsible for making a recommendation to the court as to
adoptive placement of the child shall document the reasons for the agency's recommendation
in the child's case record and, upon request, shall provide that information to the
resource family.
§ 7304. Regulations.
The department shall promulgate regulations as necessary to ensure compliance with
this chapter.
Section 3. Repeals are as follows:
(1) The General Assembly declares that the repeals under paragraphs (2) and (3) are necessary
to effectuate the addition of 67 Pa.C.S. Chs. 71 and 73.
(2) The act of November 16, 2005 (P.L.376, No.68), known as the Resource Family and Adoption
Process Act, is repealed.
(3) The act of November 22, 2005 (P.L.404, No.73), known as the Resource Family Care Act,
is repealed.
Section 4. The addition of 67 Pa.C.S. Chs. 71 and 73 is a continuation of the act of November
16, 2005 (P.L.376, No.68), known as the Resource Family and Adoption Process Act,
and the act of November 22, 2005 (P.L.404, No.73), known as the Resource Family Care
Act. The following apply:
(1) Except as otherwise provided in 67 Pa.C.S. Chs. 71 and 73, all activities initiated
under the Resource Family and Adoption Process Act and the Resource Family Care Act
shall continue and remain in full force and effect and may be completed under 67 Pa.C.S.
Chs. 71 and 73. Orders, regulations, rules and decisions which were made under the
Resource Family and Adoption Process Act and the Resource Family Care Act and which
are in effect on the effective date of this section shall remain in full force and
effect until revoked, vacated or modified under 67 Pa.C.S. Chs. 71 and 73. Contracts,
obligations and collective bargaining agreements entered into under the Resource Family
and Adoption Process Act and the Resource Family Care Act are not affected nor impaired
by the repeal of the Resource Family and Adoption Process Act and the Resource Family
Care Act.
(2) Any difference in language between 67 Pa.C.S. Chs. 71 and 73 and the Resource Family
and Adoption Process Act and the Resource Family Care Act is intended only to conform
to the style of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes and is not intended to change
or affect the legislative intent, judicial construction or administration and implementation
of the Resource Family and Adoption Process Act and the Resource Family Care Act.
Section 5. This act shall take effect in 60 days.
APPROVED--The 3rd day of November, A.D. 2022.
TOM WOLF
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 2 - ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE
Title 5 - ATHLETICS AND SPORTS
Title 8 - BOROUGHS AND INCORPORATED TOWNS
Title 15 - CORPORATIONS AND UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Title 20 - DECEDENTS, ESTATES AND FIDUCIARIES
Title 22 - DETECTIVES AND PRIVATE POLICE
Title 27 - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES
Title 32 - FORESTS, WATERS AND STATE PARKS
Title 36 - HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES
Title 37 - HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS
Title 38 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES
Title 39 - INSOLVENCY AND ASSIGNMENTS
Title 42 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE
Title 48 - LODGING AND HOUSING
Title 53 - MUNICIPALITIES GENERALLY
Title 63 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS (STATE LICENSED)
Title 64 - PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AND QUASI-PUBLIC CORPORATIONS
Title 68 - REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
Title 69 - SAVINGS ASSOCIATIONS
Title 72 - TAXATION AND FISCAL AFFAIRS
Title 76 - WEIGHTS, MEASURES AND STANDARDS
Title 77 - WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION
Title 78 - ZONING AND PLANNING
Title 79 - SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
Act 1 - PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949 - ASSISTING STUDENTS EXPERIENCING EDUCATION INSTABILITY
Act 4 - CRIMES CODE (18 PA.C.S.) AND LAW AND JUSTICE (44 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 6 - PRIVATE FIRST CLASS HOWARD HAHN MEMORIAL BRIDGE - DESIGNATION
Act 7 - JOHN MICHAEL BEYRAND MEMORIAL HIGHWAY - DESIGNATION
Act 8 - BANKS AND BANKING (7 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 9 - FISCAL CODE - EARLY DETECTION AND DIAGNOSIS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE OR A RELATED DISORDER
Act 10 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (35 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 11 - PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949 - HOW CONSTITUTED
Act 13 - PRISONS AND PAROLE CODE (61 PA.C.S.) - ESTABLISHMENT
Act 14 - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929 - COVID-19 REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY AUTHORITY
Act 15 - PRESERVING LAND FOR OPEN AIR SPACES - LOCAL TAXING OPTIONS
Act 17 - LOCAL TAX ENABLING ACT - DECLARATION AND PAYMENT OF INCOME TAXES
Act 18 - PUBLIC CONTRACT BID NONRECEIPT ACT - TITLE, SHORT TITLE AND CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES
Act 21 - CAPITAL BUDGET ACT OF 2021-2022 - ENACTMENT
Act 22 - PROFESSIONAL NURSING LAW - EXAMINATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Act 23 - MULTIPLE DESIGNATIONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES AND REPEALS - DESIGNATION
Act 24 - CONVEYANCE - COMMONWEALTH PROPERTY IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES AND REPEALS
Act 25 - REAL ESTATE LICENSING AND REGISTRATION ACT - CONTINUING EDUCATION
Act 26 - CONVEYANCE - COMMONWEALTH PROPERTY IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Act 27 - CAPITAL BUDGET PROJECT ITEMIZATION ACT OF 2021-2022 - ENACTMENT
Act 28 - FISH (30 PA.C.S.) - PERIOD OF REGISTRATION
Act 29 - CMV EDUCATION AND NEWBORN SCREENING ACT - ENACTMENT
Act 31 - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 32 - MENTAL HEALTH PROCEDURES ACT - CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS
Act 33 - PENNSYLVANIA DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE CONTROL ACT - CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS
Act 34 - STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION ACT - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 37 - THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929 - INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND PROJECTS
Act 40 - COMMERCE AND TRADE (12 PA.C.S.) - ESTABLISHMENT AND MEMBERSHIP
Act 42 - FIRE AND PANIC ACT - STANDARDS FOR CLASS VI BUILDINGS
Act 44 - MILITARY AND VETERANS CODE (51 PA.C.S.) - DEFINITIONS
Act 46 - JUDICIAL CODE (42 PA.C.S.) - MEETINGS
Act 48 - MILITARY AND VETERANS CODE (51 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 49 - LOCAL OPTION SMALL GAMES OF CHANCE ACT - DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS
Act 52 - AGRICULTURE CODE (3 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 53 - TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971 - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 54 - FISCAL CODE - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS AND RELATED REPEALS
Act 55 - PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949 - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 57 - LOCAL TAX COLLECTION LAW - EFFECT OF FAILURE TO RECEIVE TAX NOTICE
Act 58 - AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT TAX EXEMPTION ACT - ENACTMENT
Act 59 - VEHICLE CODE (75 PA.C.S.) - GRADING AND PENALTIES
Act 61 - CRIMES CODE (18 PA.C.S.) - INSTITUTIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT
Act 62 - MULTIPLE DESIGNATIONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES - DESIGNATION AND RELATED REPEALS
Act 63 - WEIGH STATION PRECLEARANCE PROGRAM ACT - ENACTMENT
Act 66 - PENNSYLVANIA ELECTION CODE - NUMBER OF BALLOTS TO BE PRINTED AND SPECIMEN BALLOTS
Act 69 - PUBLIC SCHOOL CODE OF 1949 - PURPLE STAR SCHOOL PROGRAM
Act 71 - CRIME VICTIMS ACT - RIGHTS
Act 72 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (35 PA.C.S.) - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AMBULANCES
Act 74 - AGRICULTURE CODE (3 PA.C.S.) - FIREWORKS AND A RELATED REPEAL
Act 75 - CRIMES CODE (18 PA.C.S.) - SEXUAL EXTORTION
Act 76 - OUTPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC OVERSIGHT ACT - REQUIREMENTS
Act 77 - CRIME VICTIMS ACT - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 79 - HEALTH CARE FACILITIES ACT - PHOTO IDENTIFICATION TAG REGULATIONS
Act 81 - E HIGHWAY CAPITAL BUDGET PROJECT ITEMIZATION ACT OF 2022-2023 - ENACTMENT
Act 83 - AGRICULTURE CODE (3 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 86 - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929 - POWERS AND DUTIES IN GENERAL
Act 90 - VEHICLE CODE (75 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS AND REPEALS
Act 93 - THE INSURANCE COMPANY LAW OF 1921 - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 94 - THE INSURANCE COMPANY LAW OF 1921 - CONTRACTS AND COVERAGE PACKAGES
Act 97 - AGRICULTURE CODE (3 PA.C.S.) - STATE HORSE RACING COMMISSION
Act 100 - PROJECT 70 LANDS - RELEASE OF RESTRICTIONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES AND RELATED REPEAL
Act 102 - HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS (37 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 103 - FIRST CLASS CITY BUSINESS TAX REFORM ACT - DEFINITIONS
Act 104 - HEALTH AND SAFETY (35 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 105 - SURFACE MINING CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION ACT - MINING AND RECLAMATION ADVISORY BOARD
Act 106 - DOMESTIC RELATIONS (23 PA.C.S.) - DECREE OF COURT
Act 107 - VEHICLE CODE (75 PA.C.S.) - SUSPENSION OF OPERATING PRIVILEGE
Act 108 - TAX REFORM CODE OF 1971 - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 111 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC ACT - DEFINITIONS
Act 112 - TRANSPORTATION (74 PA.C.S.) AND VEHICLE CODE (75 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 113 - VEHICLE CODE (75 PA.C.S.) - SPECIAL PLATES FOR RECIPIENTS OF AIR MEDAL
Act 114 - GREATER FATHER INVOLVEMENT ACT - ENACTMENT
Act 115 - REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY (68 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 117 - CHILD LABOR ACT - WORK PERMIT
Act 118 - JUDICIAL CODE (42 PA.C.S.) AND PUBLIC WELFARE (67 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 119 - CRIMES CODE (18 PA.C.S.) - PROHIBITED OFFENSIVE WEAPONS
Act 123 - PENNSYLVANIA CONSTRUCTION CODE ACT - EXEMPTIONS
Act 124 - MILITARY AND VETERANS CODE (51 PA.C.S.) - OPERATION OF STATE-OWNED VEHICLES
Act 126 - ABANDONED AND BLIGHTED PROPERTY CONSERVATORSHIP ACT - DEFINITIONS
Act 127 - PUBLIC WELFARE (67 PA.C.S.) - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND AN EDITORIAL CHANGE
Act 128 - HEALTH CARE FACILITIES ACT - TEMPORARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES AGENCIES
Act 129 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (38 PA.C.S.) - WOMEN VETERANS DAY
Act 130 - VEHICLE CODE (75 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 131 - PUBLIC WELFARE (67 PA.C.S.) - RESOURCE FAMILIES, EDITORIAL CHANGES AND RELATED REPEALS
Act 132 - RUSSIA AND BELARUS DIVESTITURE ACT - ENACTMENT
Act 133 - PHILADELPHIA LNG EXPORT TASK FORCE ACT - ENACTMENT
Act 134 - CRIMES CODE (18 PA.C.S.) - CRIME VICTIM RIGHT OF ACCESS
Act 135 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, DRUG, DEVICE AND COSMETIC ACT - DRUG OVERDOSE MEDICATION
Act 136 - OIL AND GAS (58 PA.C.S.) - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 137 - STATE LOTTERY LAW - POWERS AND DUTIES OF SECRETARY
Act 138 - HOLIDAYS AND OBSERVANCES (38 PA.C.S.) - TUSKEGEE AIRMEN COMMEMORATION DAY
Act 140 - MULTIPLE DESIGNATIONS IN MULTIPLE COUNTIES AND A REPEAL - DESIGNATION
Act 141 - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929 - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS AND A REPEAL
Act 142 - BANKS AND BANKING (7 PA.C.S.) - DEFINITIONS
Act 143 - MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT OF 1985 - PROSTHETISTS, ORTHOTISTS, PEDORTHISTS AND ORTHOTIC FITTERS
Act 144 - JUDICIAL CODE (42 PA.C.S.) - SEXUAL OFFENSES AND TIER SYSTEM
Act 145 - VEHICLE CODE (75 PA.C.S.) - MAXIMUM GROSS WEIGHT OF VEHICLES
Act 146 - INSURANCE COMPANY LAW OF 1921 - OMNIBUS AMENDMENT
Act 147 - EXPEDITED PARTNER THERAPY ACT - ENACTMENT
Act 148 - GAME AND WILDLIFE CODE (34 PA.C.S.) - AUTHORIZED LICENSE-ISSUING AGENTS
Act 149 - RECORDER OF DEEDS FEE LAW - COUNTY DEMOLITION FUNDS
Act 150 - CHILDHOOD BLOOD LEAD TEST ACT - ENACTMENT
Act 151 - BREACH OF PERSONAL INFORMATION NOTIFICATION ACT - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 152 - CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY EXEMPTION ACT - DEFINITIONS AND EXEMPTION FROM REGULATION
Act 155 - CHILD LABOR ACT - MINORS SERVING IN VOLUNTEER EMERGENCY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
Act 156 - UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION LAW - OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS
Act 157 - VEHICLE CODE (75 PA.C.S.) - FLASHING OR REVOLVING YELLOW AND WHITE LIGHTS
Act 158 - OVERDOSE MAPPING ACT - ENACTMENT
Act 159 - DENTAL LAW - GENERAL POWERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Act 162 - INSURANCE COMPANY LAW OF 1921 - COVERAGE FOR REFILL OF PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS
Act 164 - COSMETOLOGY LAW - FLOOR SPACE
Act 165 - CRIMES CODE (18 PA.C.S.) - ENDANGERMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL
Act 166 - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE OF 1929 - TRANSFER AUTHORITY OVER LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S MANSION