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Family Advocates: Right to Representation in Child Welfare Cases

This act aims to grant parents, foster parents, and legal guardians the right to use family advocate services in child welfare cases. This will provide citizens with support in understanding and navigating the child welfare system, potentially helping to protect their rights and interests in difficult family situations.
Key points
Parents, foster parents, and legal guardians gain the right to use family advocate services in child welfare cases.
A family advocate will be authorized to represent and act on behalf of parents in interactions with the child welfare system.
States will be required to inform citizens about this right and available resources to obtain representation.
The act does not obligate the state to pay for or provide these advocate services.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5647
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Advocates for Families Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5647.

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 2025-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Parents, foster parents, and legal guardians gain the right to use family advocate services in child welfare cases.
  • A family advocate will be authorized to represent and act on behalf of parents in interactions with the child welfare system.
  • States will be required to inform citizens about this right and available resources to obtain representation.
  • The act does not obligate the state to pay for or provide these advocate services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1].

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 2025-12-23.

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