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Standardizing Foster and Adoptive Parent Assessments: New Rules and Database.

This act establishes a national, research-based, and comprehensive process for evaluating prospective foster and adoptive parents. The goal is to expedite placements, reduce waiting times for children and families, and ensure better matches. A national database of assessment reports will also be created, accessible to relevant agencies.
Key points
Implementation of a uniform system for evaluating prospective foster and adoptive parents to streamline and accelerate the process.
Creation of a national database containing assessment reports, accessible to foster care and adoption agencies, to improve family matching.
Financial support for states and Indian tribes to adopt the new system, ensuring widespread implementation.
Requirement for participating states and Indian tribes to recognize all valid home study reports in the database, facilitating inter-jurisdictional placements.
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Print number: 117_HR_4052
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Process start date: 2021-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

National Adoption and Foster Care Home Study Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4052.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Implementation of a uniform system for evaluating prospective foster and adoptive parents to streamline and accelerate the process.
  • Creation of a national database containing assessment reports, accessible to foster care and adoption agencies, to improve family matching.
  • Financial support for states and Indian tribes to adopt the new system, ensuring widespread implementation.
  • Requirement for participating states and Indian tribes to recognize all valid home study reports in the database, facilitating inter-jurisdictional placements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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