Grandfamilies: Support for Relatives Raising Children
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While the bill has support from both parties, it is in the early stages of the lawmaking process and needs to pass through committees.
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Indian Tribes and tribal organizations already receive grants under this law, and the bill adds new requirements that recipients prioritize kinship placements and support kin as foster parents. Tribal grant recipients would need to update their procedures to meet these new equity and prioritization standards, which could mean added administrative work alongside potential benefits for tribal kinship families.
“Grants to States, Indian Tribes or Tribal Organizations, and Public or Private Agencies and Organizations”
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Introduced in Senate
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Lawmakers introduced the Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act to provide resources for relatives raising children outside the foster care system. The legislation focuses on training for trauma-informed care and ensuring states prioritize kinship placements to maintain family stability.
The Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act was reintroduced this week with bipartisan backing. The bill seeks to bridge the gap for the millions of children being raised by relatives, offering specialized training for caregivers dealing with the fallout of the fentanyl and opioid epidemics.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act
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