Strengthening Children's Safety Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 1842, also known as the Strengthening Children's Safety Act of 2017, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of enhancing the safety and well-being of children across the country. The bill focuses on several key areas related to child safety, including child abuse prevention, child welfare services, and foster care.

One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national child abuse registry, which would help track individuals who have been convicted of child abuse or neglect. This registry would be accessible to law enforcement agencies, child welfare organizations, and other relevant parties to help prevent abusers from working with children in the future.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the quality of child welfare services, such as increasing funding for child protective services and providing additional training for child welfare workers. It also aims to strengthen the foster care system by promoting family-based placements for children in need of care and support. Overall, the Strengthening Children's Safety Act of 2017 seeks to prioritize the safety and well-being of children in the United States by implementing measures to prevent child abuse, improve child welfare services, and enhance the foster care system.