National Parent and Youth Helpline Act
National Parent and Youth Helpline: New Support Services
This bill was recently introduced and is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it moves through the initial committee review.
Legislative Progress
While supporting families is a popular goal, this bill was introduced by a member of the minority party and has not yet gained the bipartisan support needed to move through a divided Congress.
Key Points
- This bill would create a national, 24-hour toll-free helpline for parents, caregivers, and young people. It would offer help through phone calls, text messages, and online chats to provide emotional support and guidance for families facing personal challenges.
- The goal is to help families deal with issues like child development, substance abuse, and stress. By giving people a place to turn for trusted advice, the program aims to prevent child abuse and make home lives more stable.
- The government would provide 20 million dollars each year to a nonprofit organization to run the helpline and a website with resources. This organization would also host weekly support groups across the country to help parents and kids connect with others in similar situations.
- The program would focus on reaching people nationwide through a major outreach campaign. The group running the helpline would have to report back to the government on how many people they helped and if the program is actually working to strengthen families.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
National Parent and Youth Helpline Act
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