Helping Kids Cope Act

Hozzl · 2024-02-01T08:30:25Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2412 Helping Kids Cope Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/1/2024, 8:30 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2412

Bill 118 hr 2412, also known as the Helping Kids Cope Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and resources for children who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.

The Helping Kids Cope Act aims to establish a grant program that would fund initiatives to help children cope with trauma, such as counseling services, mental health resources, and support groups. The bill also seeks to increase awareness and education about the impact of trauma on children and the importance of early intervention.

Additionally, the Helping Kids Cope Act includes provisions to improve training for educators, healthcare professionals, and other individuals who work with children to better recognize and respond to signs of trauma. The bill also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations to ensure that children receive the support they need. Overall, the Helping Kids Cope Act is focused on addressing the mental health needs of children who have experienced trauma and providing them with the resources and support necessary to heal and thrive. It is a bipartisan effort to prioritize the well-being of our nation's youth and ensure that they have the tools to overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

Congressional Summary of HR 2412

Helping Kids Cope Act

This bill establishes programs within the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support pediatric behavioral health care.

Specifically, HRSA must award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to eligible health care providers for (1) integrating and coordinating pediatric behavioral health care within communities, and (2) pediatric mental health and substance use disorder workforce training.

Additionally, HRSA must award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to hospitals or rural health clinics that predominately treat individuals under age 21 for expanding their capacity to provide pediatric behavioral health services. Recipients may use awards for constructing or modernizing sites of care and enhancing digital infrastructure, telehealth capabilities, or other improvements to patient care infrastructure.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2412

Bill HR 2412 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill HR 2412 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 30, 2023. Bill HR 2412's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2412

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2412

Helping Kids Cope Act

To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to increase national capacity to provide pediatric behavioral health services at children's hospitals and through community-based providers to improve children's access to care; and to authorize grants to begin to address large numbers of children boarding in emergency departments, to support the pediatric behavioral health workforce, and for other purposes.