Senators Zenzinger and Kirkmeyer, primary bill sponsors, discussed Senate Bill 24-008 which creates measures that support kinship foster care homes, including providing financial supports to non-certified kinship care homes.

Mr. Kendall Marlowe, representing Kempe Foundation, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Kiara Galvan, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Jody Britton, representing Foster Source, testified in support of the bill. Benjamin Teevan, representing Fostering Colorado and Colorado Association of Family & Children's Agencies, testified to amend the bill.

Ms. Korey Elger, representing Colorado Department of Human Services , testified in support of the bill. Dr. Lucinda Wayland Connelly, representing Raise the Future, testified in support of the bill. Ashley Chase, representing Office of the Child's Representative , testified in support of the bill. Mr. Chaz Tedesco, representing Adams County, testified in support of the bill.

Ms. Linda Sachetti, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Dr. Thomas Perille, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Jamison Lee, representing Colorado Department of Human Services, was available to answer committee questions. Elizabeth Newton, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Committee members asked the panel questions.

Ms. Elger and the bill sponsors returned to the table to answer questions. Committee members asked the bill sponsors and Ms. Elger questions. Additional written testimony can be found in Attachment B.

Senator Zenzinger explained amendment L.002 (Attachment C).

Senator Zenzinger explained amendment L.003 (Attachment D).

Senator Kirkmeyer explained amendment L.004 (Attachment E).

Senators Zensinger and Kirkmeyer provided closing remarks.

Committee members provided closing remarks.