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Reauthorizing Child Welfare Programs: Strengthening Families, Kinship Care, and Youth Support.

This law reauthorizes and increases funding for essential child welfare programs through 2029, focusing on preventing family separation due to poverty and enhancing support for kinship and foster families. Citizens will see improved access to family support services, better mental health resources for children in care, and modernized court procedures, including remote hearings. The bill also aims to reduce administrative burdens on caseworkers and improve compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.
Key points
Poverty Prevention: New short-term financial benefits (housing, food, utilities) are introduced to prevent children from being removed from their homes solely because of poverty or basic subsistence needs.
Kinship Support: Funding is increased for Kinship Navigator programs, helping relatives who care for children access necessary resources and peer support.
Youth Empowerment: Youth aging out of foster care (up to age 26) gain more influence over program planning and can consent to virtual caseworker visits for convenience.
Caseworker Support: Increased funding is allocated to reduce caseworker caseloads, lower administrative burdens, and provide mental health resources for staff.
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Print number: 118_S_5336
Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Process start date: 2024-11-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5336.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Poverty Prevention: New short-term financial benefits (housing, food, utilities) are introduced to prevent children from being removed from their homes solely because of poverty or basic subsistence needs.
  • Kinship Support: Funding is increased for Kinship Navigator programs, helping relatives who care for children access necessary resources and peer support.
  • Youth Empowerment: Youth aging out of foster care (up to age 26) gain more influence over program planning and can consent to virtual caseworker visits for convenience.
  • Caseworker Support: Increased funding is allocated to reduce caseworker caseloads, lower administrative burdens, and provide mental health resources for staff.
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 Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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