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SB 801 - This act may be known as the "Supporting and Strengthening Families Act." It provides that during a child protective investigation that does not result in an out-of-home placement, the child protective investigator shall provide information to the parent about community service programs that provide support services for families in crisis. Additionally, a parent or legal custodian of a child may delegate to an attorney-in-fact, without compensation, any powers regarding the care and custody of a child for a period not to exceed one year, unless an exception applies as specified in the act. Such delegation shall not deprive the parent or legal custodian of any parental or legal authority regarding the care and custody of the child, and can be revoked at any time. A child subject to the power of attorney shall not be considered placed in foster care and the parties shall not be subject to any licensing regulations for foster care or community care for children. Finally, this act specifies the information to be included on a form delegating any powers regarding the care and custody of a child under this act. This act is identical to HB 1433 (2016) and substantially similar to HB 684 (2015). JESSI BAKER
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