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Support for Kinship Foster Families: New Rules for Child Care

This act aims to make it easier for children who cannot safely remain at home to be placed with family members or close friends. It introduces changes to remove barriers for such kinship caregivers, provide them with financial support and access to services, and strengthen their role in decisions about the child's future.
Key points
Requires states to actively search for and involve family members or close friends as potential caregivers for children.
Provides financial support and access to services (e.g., healthcare, crisis assistance) for kinship families caring for children.
Eliminates age as a barrier to qualifying as a kinship caregiver (if the person is 18 or older).
Requires criminal background checks for kinship caregivers but prohibits automatic denial based solely on past history if it doesn't pose a current safety threat.
Facilitates access to financial assistance for kinship caregivers by reducing the required time a child must be in foster care before support is available.
Strengthens the role of kinship families in the decision-making process regarding the child's future, including the termination of biological parents' rights.
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Print number: 117_HR_7416
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Process start date: 2022-04-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promoting Permanency Through Kinship Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7416.

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 2022-04-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requires states to actively search for and involve family members or close friends as potential caregivers for children.
  • Provides financial support and access to services (e.g., healthcare, crisis assistance) for kinship families caring for children.
  • Eliminates age as a barrier to qualifying as a kinship caregiver (if the person is 18 or older).
  • Requires criminal background checks for kinship caregivers but prohibits automatic denial based solely on past history if it doesn't pose a current safety threat.
  • Facilitates access to financial assistance for kinship caregivers by reducing the required time a child must be in foster care before support is available.
  • Strengthens the role of kinship families in the decision-making process regarding the child's future, including the termination of biological parents' rights.
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. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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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