Search Results: keywords:"child protective services"

  • S. 5214 — To require States to measure and publicly report on the separation of children from parents by hidden foster care arrangements, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,622

    S. 5214, known as the "Foster Care Placement Transparency Act," requires states to track and publicly report the number of children separated from their parents through hidden foster care arrangements. These arrangements occur when a child is placed with another caregiver during a child...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants each state to share how many kids are being moved to live with someone else because their own families are being checked for safety reasons, but without using a judge. This means states need to keep track of such moves and tell everyone about them.

  • S. 3774 — To provide additional funding under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:922

    S. 3774, titled the “Family Strengthening Infrastructure Act of 2024,” aims to increase funding under the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. It proposes to allocate an additional $250 million annually from 2025 through 2034 for state grants to improve child protective...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3774 wants to give more money to help kids stay safe. It plans to give extra cash every year to places that take care of children, but first, those places need to promise they'll keep spending the same money they do now or even more.

  • H. R. 663 — An Act To amend the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:2,037

    H. R. 663, also known as the “Native American Child Protection Act,” amends the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act. The amendments aim to enhance child protection by refining definitions and provisions related to child abuse, neglect, and culturally...

    Simple Explanation

    The Native American Child Protection Act is like a big helper guide for making sure Native American kids are safe and protected. It wants everyone, like schools and families, to work together better, and to make sure there are special helpers to take care of kids if they are in trouble.