Bill 118 hr 8885, also known as the Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorder Act of 2024, aims to provide grants to organizations that work to support families affected by parental substance use disorder. The bill recognizes the significant impact that substance use disorders can have on families, particularly children, and seeks to provide resources to help these families navigate the challenges they face.
The grants provided by this bill will be used to fund programs that offer a range of services, including counseling, support groups, parenting classes, and other resources aimed at helping families cope with the effects of parental substance use disorder. The goal of these programs is to strengthen families, improve outcomes for children, and ultimately break the cycle of addiction within families.
In addition to providing funding for these programs, the bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluation to ensure that the grants are being used effectively and that the programs are making a positive impact on the families they serve. This accountability measure is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used wisely and that the programs funded by the grants are meeting their intended goals.
Overall, the Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorder Act of 2024 represents a bipartisan effort to address the complex issue of substance use disorder within families. By providing funding for programs that support families affected by parental substance use disorder, the bill aims to improve outcomes for children and break the cycle of addiction within families.