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Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025
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Summary of Bill S 162
Bill 119 s 162, also known as the Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruitment and Retention Act, aims to make improvements to parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive parents in the United States.
The bill includes provisions that would require states to develop and implement strategies to increase the number of foster and adoptive parents available to care for children in need. This could include providing training and support to potential parents, as well as offering financial incentives to encourage more people to become foster or adoptive parents.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the overall quality of care provided to children in the foster care system by requiring states to establish minimum standards for foster and adoptive parents. This would help ensure that children are placed in safe and supportive environments. Overall, Bill 119 s 162 aims to address the ongoing challenges faced by the foster care system in the United States and improve outcomes for children in need of care. It is a bipartisan effort to make meaningful changes to the Social Security Act that will benefit both children and families across the country.
The bill includes provisions that would require states to develop and implement strategies to increase the number of foster and adoptive parents available to care for children in need. This could include providing training and support to potential parents, as well as offering financial incentives to encourage more people to become foster or adoptive parents.
Additionally, the bill seeks to improve the overall quality of care provided to children in the foster care system by requiring states to establish minimum standards for foster and adoptive parents. This would help ensure that children are placed in safe and supportive environments. Overall, Bill 119 s 162 aims to address the ongoing challenges faced by the foster care system in the United States and improve outcomes for children in need of care. It is a bipartisan effort to make meaningful changes to the Social Security Act that will benefit both children and families across the country.
Congressional Summary of S 162
Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025
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 Administration for Children and 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.
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Current Status of Bill S 162
Bill S 162 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since June 11, 2026. Bill S 162 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 21, 2025. Bill S 162's most recent activity was Held at the desk. as of June 15, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 162
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 162
Primary Policy Focus
FamiliesPotential 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 162
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.
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 162
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