Historically, Children’s Division used the federal benefits of foster children (e.g., Social Security) toward the cost of their care. Section 210.560 RSMo was amended effective August 28, 2025, and prohibits the division from using those funds for the cost of children’s routine care and services. The law requires federal benefits to be conserved and used only for a child’s unmet needs.
In Progress Tasks
January
- Quarterly KIDS account and ABLE account statements mailed
Next Steps
February
- Approval of system and technology changes
March
- Draft policy modifications based on approved recommendations
April
- Quarterly KIDS account and ABLE account statements mailed
- Develop staff, stakeholder, and youth education
May
- Draft regulations
Completed Tasks
- 2025 - Quarter 4
October
- Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts established and funded
November
- System assessment and recommendations received
December
- Technology analysis began
- Cost analysis plan under review
- 2025 - Quarter 3
July
- Legislation signed by the Governor
August
- Contract was awarded to Public Consulting Group, and policy updates were released
September
- Comprehensive System Assessment began - Public Consulting Group (PCG)
- Federal benefit conservation began