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Support for Children After Trauma: New Aid Programs

This bill establishes a grant program to help communities respond to children's traumatic experiences. This will provide children and youth who have experienced difficult situations with easier access to psychological support and other necessary services. The goal is to better coordinate the efforts of agencies and organizations helping children in need.
Key points
Creation of response teams for adverse childhood experiences to coordinate assistance.
Facilitating access to mental health services and addiction treatment for families affected by trauma.
Training for emergency responders, social workers, and educators on supporting children after trauma.
Funding of $10 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2029 for these programs.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1897
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Process start date: 2025-05-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to establish the Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team grant program, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1897.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of response teams for adverse childhood experiences to coordinate assistance.
  • Facilitating access to mental health services and addiction treatment for families affected by trauma.
  • Training for emergency responders, social workers, and educators on supporting children after trauma.
  • Funding of $10 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2029 for these programs.
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 Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH].

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 2025-12-23.

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.

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