Committee moves to register small adult residential care homes after DSS estimates 1,300 unlicensed facilities Senate Bill 564 would require adult residential care homes with fewer than four residents to register with the Department of Social Services; sponsor and members cited a DSS estimate of roughly 1,300 currently unlicensed homes and the subcommittee recommended reporting and referral to Appropriations (8-0).

A new Senate bill aims to bring oversight to Virginia's estimated 1,300 unlicensed adult residential care homes housing fewer than four residents.

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Lawmakers consider new felony for exploiting vulnerable adults' government benefits SB140 would create a felony offense for recruiting, harboring or exploiting elders and adults with disabilities to obtain their government benefits. Advocates cited recent investigations of unlicensed facilities and in‑home exploitation; committee asked about sentencing gradations and prosecutorial discretion.

New legislation in Maryland aims to crack down on the shocking exploitation of vulnerable adults for their government benefits, revealing horrifying cases of predatory caregivers.

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Deputy Director Simone emphasizes federal funding challenges for child support services Simone highlights federal budget concerns impacting child support services and community care for children.

Santa Clara County's Children, Seniors, and Families Committee is sounding the alarm on federal budget cuts that threaten crucial support services for vulnerable children.

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