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Adoption Support: New Services and Funding for Families

This act aims to enhance support for adoptive families and adopted children, both before and after adoption. It introduces new services like counseling, training, and support groups, and allocates funds for mental health programs. The goal is to help families navigate adoption challenges and prevent adoption disruptions.
Key points
Expansion of pre- and post-adoption support services, including training, counseling, and support groups for adoptive parents.
Introduction of mental health services for adopted children and their families, with $20 million allocated for grant programs.
Establishment of a data collection system for adoption disruptions and dissolutions to better understand causes and prevent them.
Requirement for states to spend a significant portion of adoption program savings on pre- and post-adoption support services.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_600
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Process start date: 2025-02-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_600.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expansion of pre- and post-adoption support services, including training, counseling, and support groups for adoptive parents.
  • Introduction of mental health services for adopted children and their families, with $20 million allocated for grant programs.
  • Establishment of a data collection system for adoption disruptions and dissolutions to better understand causes and prevent them.
  • Requirement for states to spend a significant portion of adoption program savings on pre- and post-adoption support 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 Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN].

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.

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