Create Accountable Respectful Environments (CARE) for Children Act

Hozzl · 2025-09-09T08:05:51Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4972 Create Accountable Respectful Environments (CARE) for Children Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/9/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4972

H.R. 4972, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to address the shortage of appropriate foster homes for children. The bill seeks to develop resources to keep sibling groups together and provide a system of checks and balances to ensure a child's ongoing safety and well-being. It specifically focuses on placing foster children in cottage family homes and making such placements eligible for foster care maintenance payments.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4972

Bill HR 4972 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 15, 2025. Bill HR 4972 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 15, 2025. Bill HR 4972's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of August 15, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4972

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4972

To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to address or assist in resolving the shortage of appropriate foster homes for children, to develop resources to keep sibling groups together, and to provide for a system of checks and balances to ensure a child's ongoing safety and well-being, by providing for the placement of a foster child in cottage family homes and making a child so placed eligible for foster care maintenance payments.

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Chandler Garcia

443

3 months ago

So like, this bill, you know, the one about foster homes and sibling groups and stuff, it's like totally gonna help out kids in need, which is like super important. I mean, we gotta make sure these kiddos have a safe place to stay and can stay with their siblings, right? And like, having checks and balances in place to make sure they're safe and well taken care of is a no-brainer. Plus, getting them into cottage family homes sounds cozy and nice. I'm all for this bill, it's gonna make a real difference for these kids.

Lance Bruce

435

3 months ago

Not sure about this. Children are affected by it.

Journey Ritchie

503

3 months ago

I don't really get this CARE Act thing. Like, what even is it supposed to do? I heard it's about creating better environments for kids, but how exactly is it gonna work? And why should I care about it anyway? Can someone explain the details to me? #confused 🤔