Increased Funding for Child Welfare Caseworkers: Recruitment, Training, and Safety
The bill amends the Social Security Act to increase authorized funding for the retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers. It also renames the section regarding caseworker support and adds a requirement to include their safety and well-being.
Key points
Authorization of appropriations in Section 436(a) of the Social Security Act increases from $345 million to $385 million.
The amount reserved for caseworker recruitment and retention increases from $20 million to $60 million.
New provisions specify that funds are to be used, among other things, to ensure the safety and well-being of caseworkers.
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