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Better Support for Adoptive Families: Monitoring Post-Adoption Services.

This law requires the government to collect data on children who re-enter foster care after adoption and to assess the availability and effectiveness of support services provided to adoptive families. The goal is to identify gaps in the system and ensure that families adopting children from foster care receive the necessary assistance to make adoptions successful and permanent. This information will be used to better target public investments and improve the quality of life for adopted children.
Key points
The government will gather data to understand why some foster care adoptions fail (the child returns to the care system).
A report will evaluate what support services (e.g., therapy, counseling) are available to adoptive families in each state and how they are funded.
This information will be used to better target public investments and improve outcomes for adopted children and their families.
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Print number: 118_HR_8793
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Process start date: 2024-06-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Foster Care Adoption Oversight and Support Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8793.

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 2024-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The government will gather data to understand why some foster care adoptions fail (the child returns to the care system).
  • A report will evaluate what support services (e.g., therapy, counseling) are available to adoptive families in each state and how they are funded.
  • This information will be used to better target public investments and improve outcomes for adopted children and their families.
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. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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