Support for Families and Children: New Infant-Toddler Court Teams
This act aims to improve the health and well-being of infants and toddlers who have experienced or are at risk of maltreatment. It introduces programs to support families and children within the child welfare system and to prevent children from entering foster care. Citizens can expect better coordinated services and faster assistance for the youngest in difficult situations.
Key points
Establishing and expanding specialized infant-toddler court teams to improve their well-being and safety.
Providing grants to states for establishing or strengthening local court teams that will coordinate efforts among courts, child welfare agencies, and other organizations.
Ensuring comprehensive family support services, including substance abuse and mental health treatment, to prevent children from being placed in foster care.
Creating a National Infant-Toddler Court Team Resource Center to provide training, technical assistance, and data collection.
Implementing data collection and program evaluation requirements to ensure continuous improvement and better outcomes for children and families.
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