Foster Care for Children Law (Amendment – Raising the Foster Parent Age) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק אומנה לילדים (תיקון - העלאת גיל אומן)
TL;DRA bill to raise the maximum age of a foster parent from 56 to 60 in the Foster Care for Children Law.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill changes Section 24(a)(2) of the Foster Care for Children Law of 2016, so that the maximum age of a foster parent will be 60 instead of 56. The reason given is that perceptions of the fostering capacity of older people have changed, and that raising the foster parent age may increase the number of families suitable for fostering in circumstances where children need a suitable placement. The bill affects people aged 56-60 who may be eligible as foster parents, as well as children who need a foster family.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 67 seats
Left the coalition 9 seats
Opposition 44 seats
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