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A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to provide information about available benefits and services to kinship caregivers.
8/2/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4923
Bill 118 s 4923, also known as the Kinship Caregiver Support Act, aims to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that states provide information about available benefits and services to kinship caregivers. Kinship caregivers are individuals who are caring for children that are not their own, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, or family friends.
The bill requires states to inform kinship caregivers about the various benefits and services that are available to them, including financial assistance, support services, and resources for navigating the child welfare system. By providing this information, states can help kinship caregivers better understand their rights and options for supporting the children in their care.
This legislation is important because kinship caregivers often face unique challenges and may not be aware of the resources that are available to them. By ensuring that states provide this information, the Kinship Caregiver Support Act aims to support these caregivers in providing stable and loving homes for the children in their care. Overall, Bill 118 s 4923 seeks to improve support for kinship caregivers and ultimately benefit the children who rely on them for care and stability.
The bill requires states to inform kinship caregivers about the various benefits and services that are available to them, including financial assistance, support services, and resources for navigating the child welfare system. By providing this information, states can help kinship caregivers better understand their rights and options for supporting the children in their care.
This legislation is important because kinship caregivers often face unique challenges and may not be aware of the resources that are available to them. By ensuring that states provide this information, the Kinship Caregiver Support Act aims to support these caregivers in providing stable and loving homes for the children in their care. Overall, Bill 118 s 4923 seeks to improve support for kinship caregivers and ultimately benefit the children who rely on them for care and stability.
Current Status of Bill S 4923
Bill S 4923 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 1, 2024. Bill S 4923 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on August 1, 2024. Bill S 4923's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of August 1, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4923
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4923
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4923
A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to provide information about available benefits and services to kinship caregivers.
A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to provide information about available benefits and services to kinship caregivers.
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