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Foster and Adoptive Family Support: New Recruitment and Retention Rules

This act aims to improve the foster and adoption system by introducing new state requirements for recruiting and supporting families. Citizens can expect better matching of children with families, increased support for foster and adoptive parents, and more transparent data on children's needs and available families.
Key points
States must develop family partnership plans to better identify, recruit, and support foster and adoptive families.
Child-specific recruitment plans will be implemented, considering each child's background and family connections.
States will be required to collect and report data on the number and characteristics of foster families and the use of congregate care facilities.
The act mandates collecting feedback from foster and adoptive parents and youth to understand challenges and improve the system.
Reports to Congress will include detailed data on foster and adoptive families and recruitment barriers, especially regarding racial and ethnic diversity.
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Status: Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_579
Sponsor: Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4]
Process start date: 2025-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_579.

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 2025-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States must develop family partnership plans to better identify, recruit, and support foster and adoptive families.
  • Child-specific recruitment plans will be implemented, considering each child's background and family connections.
  • States will be required to collect and report data on the number and characteristics of foster families and the use of congregate care facilities.
  • The act mandates collecting feedback from foster and adoptive parents and youth to understand challenges and improve the system.
  • Reports to Congress will include detailed data on foster and adoptive families and recruitment barriers, especially regarding racial and ethnic diversity.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

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. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H962-963)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Family Benefits