Colorado renames federal Title IV-E cash fund and expands child welfare service uses

Original title: Federal Adoption Money Cash Fund Updates

Last action · May 27, 2026: Governor SignedSponsors: Kyle Brown and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

The state renames the excess federal reimbursements cash fund to the federal Title IV-E reimbursements cash fund and authorizes its money to be used for services supporting positive s for children or youth at risk of entering or reentering foster care.

Why it matters

Expands the permissible state spending categories for federal foster care savings to include preventive permanency support services.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Children or youth at risk of foster care entry

They may receive support services funded by the cash fund to secure positive permanency outcomes and prevent entry or reentry into foster care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cash fund renamed to?

The cash fund is renamed as the federal reimbursements cash fund.

What new services can the cash fund money be used for?

The money can be used for services to support a positive for a child or youth who might otherwise enter or reenter foster care.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

14 actions

May 27, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Governor Signed
May 22, 2026HouseFloor
Signed by the Speaker of the House
May 22, 2026SenateFloor
Signed by the President of the Senate
May 22, 2026Office of the GovernorEnrolled
Sent to the Governor
Apr 16, 2026SenateFloor
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Apr 15, 2026Senate
Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

Show 8 earlier actions

Apr 14, 2026SenateCommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Apr 13, 2026SenateIntroduced
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Appropriations
Apr 11, 2026HouseFloor
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Apr 10, 2026House
House Third Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Apr 9, 2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments
Apr 8, 2026House
House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments
Apr 6, 2026HouseCommittee
House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
Apr 2, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced In House - Assigned to Appropriations

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