established in the department.
(2) The department shall develop a proposal and solicit
a contractor to administer the program. Any person determined
eligible by the department may submit a proposal. The
department shall enter into a contract with the person whose
proposal has been selected to administer the program.
(b) Minimum criteria.--The contractor shall, at a minimum:
(1) Create and maintain a website pursuant to section 4.
(2) Create and maintain a kinship caregiver toll-free
telephone number or hotline to provide supportive listening
and guidance to kinship caregivers or persons who intend to
become kinship caregivers.
(3) Develop and provide training for individuals to
serve as kinship caregiver navigators.
(4) Educate the public on services and supports
available to kinship caregivers, including developing and
administering a Statewide marketing campaign. The contractor
may coordinate with other State and county agencies, area
agencies on aging, local education agencies and community
organizations to assist in disseminating information.
Section 4. Kinship caregiver navigator website.
(a) General rule.--The contractor shall develop a kinship
caregiver navigator website that provides information on support
and services available to current kinship caregivers and
prospective kinship caregivers.
(b) Required information.--The website shall include
information, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Federal and State programs.
(2) Support groups for kinship caregivers and children
in the kinship caregiver's care.
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