A bill to amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention, and for other purposes.

1/22/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 119 s 162, also known as the Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruitment and Retention Act, aims to make improvements to parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive parents in the United States.

The bill includes provisions that would require states to develop and implement strategies to increase the number of foster and adoptive parents available to care for children in need. This could include providing training and support to potential parents, as well as offering financial incentives to encourage more people to become foster or adoptive parents.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the overall quality of care provided to children in the foster care system by requiring states to establish minimum standards for foster and adoptive parents. This would help ensure that children are placed in safe and supportive environments. Overall, Bill 119 s 162 aims to address the ongoing challenges faced by the foster care system in the United States and improve outcomes for children in need of care. It is a bipartisan effort to make meaningful changes to the Social Security Act that will benefit both children and families across the country.
Congress
119

Number
S - 162

Introduced on
2025-01-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 119 s 162, also known as the Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruitment and Retention Act, aims to make improvements to parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive parents in the United States.

The bill includes provisions that would require states to develop and implement strategies to increase the number of foster and adoptive parents available to care for children in need. This could include providing training and support to potential parents, as well as offering financial incentives to encourage more people to become foster or adoptive parents.

Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the overall quality of care provided to children in the foster care system by requiring states to establish minimum standards for foster and adoptive parents. This would help ensure that children are placed in safe and supportive environments. Overall, Bill 119 s 162 aims to address the ongoing challenges faced by the foster care system in the United States and improve outcomes for children in need of care. It is a bipartisan effort to make meaningful changes to the Social Security Act that will benefit both children and families across the country.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/21/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.