Safe Home Act: Protecting Adopted Children from Unregulated Custody Transfers.
This law defines and addresses "unregulated custody transfers" (often called "rehoming"), where children are placed in new homes without court or child welfare agency supervision. It aims to protect adopted children from potential trauma and unsafe environments by ensuring safety measures like background checks are not bypassed. The Act mandates increased public awareness and support services for adoptive families.
Key points
Establishes a legal definition for unregulated custody transfers, which bypasses official safety checks, home studies, and legal transfer of parental rights.
Requires federal agencies to boost public awareness and provide educational materials to child welfare staff to prevent and identify these dangerous transfers.
Mandates a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the prevalence, causes (including social media use), and effects of these transfers on children.
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