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Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1313

Bill 118 s 1313, also known as the Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve the recruitment of foster and adoptive families by utilizing data and technology.

The bill proposes the establishment of a national database that would collect and analyze data on children in the foster care system, as well as potential foster and adoptive families. This database would help match children in need of homes with suitable families more efficiently and effectively.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the foster care system by requiring states to report data on the recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive families. This information would be used to identify areas in need of improvement and to track the progress of recruitment efforts over time. Overall, the Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2023 seeks to leverage data and technology to streamline the process of finding safe and loving homes for children in the foster care system. By improving recruitment practices and increasing transparency, this bill has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable children across the country.

Congressional Summary of S 1313

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 S 1313

Bill S 1313 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2023. Bill S 1313 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 26, 2023.  Bill S 1313's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of April 26, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1313

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1313

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 S 1313

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

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