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Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023

1/23/2024, 2:15 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3058

Bill 118 HR 3058, also known as the Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023, aims to improve the recruitment of foster and adoptive families by utilizing data-driven strategies. The bill focuses on enhancing the collection and analysis of data related to the recruitment of families for children in the foster care system.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a national database that will track and monitor the recruitment efforts of foster and adoptive families. This database will help identify areas where recruitment efforts are lacking and allow for targeted strategies to be implemented to increase the number of available families for children in need.

Additionally, the bill calls for the development of best practices and guidelines for recruiting families, based on the data collected. These best practices will be shared with state and local agencies to help improve their recruitment efforts and ultimately increase the number of placements for children in foster care. Overall, the Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023 aims to improve the recruitment of foster and adoptive families by utilizing data-driven strategies and sharing best practices across agencies. By implementing these measures, the bill seeks to ensure that every child in the foster care system has the opportunity to find a loving and stable home.

Congressional Summary of HR 3058

Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023

This bill requires state plans for child welfare services to provide for the development and implementation of a family partnership plan to improve foster care placement stability, increase rates of kinship placements, and align the composition of foster and adoptive families with the needs of children in or entering foster care.

The Children's Bureau of the Office of the Administration for Children & Families also must include in its annual report information from states about the number, demographics, and characteristics of foster and adoptive families as well as a summary of the challenges related to recruiting and being foster or adoptive parents.

Current Status of Bill HR 3058

Bill HR 3058 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since January 22, 2024. Bill HR 3058 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 2, 2023.  Bill HR 3058's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 22, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3058

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3058

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Adoption and foster care
- Child safety and welfare
- Congressional oversight
- Family relationships
- Family services
- Government information and archives
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3058

Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023
Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023
Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023
Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023
Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023
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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