Find and Protect Foster Youth Act

Hozzl · 2024-09-18T14:51:42Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1146 Find and Protect Foster Youth Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/18/2024, 2:51 PM

Summary of Bill S 1146

Bill 118 s 1146, also known as the Find and Protect Foster Youth Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the safety and well-being of foster youth. The bill focuses on addressing the issue of foster youth who go missing or are victims of trafficking.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a national hotline for reporting missing foster youth. This hotline would be operated by the Department of Health and Human Services and would provide a centralized resource for individuals to report information about missing foster youth. The bill also calls for the creation of a national database to track missing foster youth and facilitate coordination between federal, state, and local agencies.

Additionally, the Find and Protect Foster Youth Act includes measures to improve training for child welfare professionals on identifying and responding to signs of trafficking among foster youth. The bill also seeks to enhance support services for foster youth who have been victims of trafficking, including access to housing, counseling, and other resources. Overall, the Find and Protect Foster Youth Act aims to strengthen the safety net for foster youth and ensure that they receive the support and protection they need to thrive. By addressing the issue of missing foster youth and trafficking, this legislation seeks to improve outcomes for some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

Congressional Summary of S 1146

Find and Protect Foster Youth Act

This bill requires the Children's Bureau of the Office of the Administration for Children & Families to provide states, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations with information, advice, educational materials, and technical assistance relating to eliminating obstacles to identifying and responding to reports of children missing from foster care and other vulnerable foster youth.

Specifically, the bureau must evaluate the protocols that states and tribes have developed to comply with the reporting requirements for locating children missing from foster care and identify the best practices for providing such children with effective interventions.

Additionally, the bureau must provide assistance for assessing and screening children who were missing and returned to foster care and children who are, or are at risk of, being victims of sex trafficking.

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Current Status of Bill S 1146

Bill S 1146 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since October 30, 2023. Bill S 1146 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023. Bill S 1146's most recent activity was At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. as of September 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1146

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1146

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Adoption and foster care

- Child safety and welfare

- Congressional oversight

- Human trafficking

- Missing persons

- Sex offenses

- Smuggling and trafficking

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1146

Find and Protect Foster Youth Act

A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to identify obstacles to identifying and responding to reports of children missing from foster care and other vulnerable foster youth, to provide technical assistance relating to the removal of such obstacles, and for other purposes.