National Parent and Youth Helpline Act

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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