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Introduced
05/25/2017
05/25/2017
In Committee
05/25/2017
05/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Child Protection and Family Support Act of 2017 This bill amends Part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the removal and foster care placement of a child to meet the requirements for foster care maintenance payments if the child has been placed with a parent residing in a licensed residential family-based treatment facility for substance abuse. The bill revises requirements for grants to regional partnerships delivering services and producing activities designed to implement IV-E prevention services, improve the well-being of, and improve permanency outcomes for, children and families affected by heroin, opioids and other substance abuse. This grant program is reauthorized for FY2018-FY2022.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Social Security Act to allow foster care maintenance payments for children whose parents are residing in licensed residential family-based treatment facilities for substance abuse. It also reauthorizes and enhances grants to regional partnerships that deliver services and activities designed to implement prevention services, improve the well-being of, and improve permanency outcomes for, children and families affected by substance abuse, particularly opioids and heroin. The bill requires specific criteria for the regional partnerships and revises the performance measures and reporting requirements for the grant program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3218-3219) (on 05/25/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1268/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1268/BILLS-115s1268is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s1268/BILLS-115s1268is.pdf.pdf |
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