Bill > S2213

This bill, named the Nikolas Hughey SAFE Homes for Kids Act, aims to improve support for military families interested in foster care by requiring the Secretary of Defense to implement several key initiatives. Specifically, the bill mandates that all counselors assigned to Family Advocacy or Military and Family Life programs at U.S. military installations receive comprehensive training about foster care requirements and resources specific to the state where their installation is located. These trained counselors will be designated as "foster care liaisons" and will be equipped to provide better guidance to military families. Additionally, the bill requires Military OneSource, a support resource for military personnel, to develop a mechanism that allows military families to easily access foster care information, including state-specific requirements and resources. The bill also directs the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with the Administration for Children and Families at the Department of Health and Human Services to obtain foster care resources and develop training curricula, ultimately enhancing the ability of military families to navigate the foster care system and potentially provide homes for children in need.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2213/all-info