Strengthening the Child Welfare System for America's Children
Strengthens Child Welfare System and Expands Support for Families
What it does
Federal agencies must collect and publish child welfare data, issue guidance, expand caregiver supports and training, and track State performance to speed permanency for children.
Real-world impact
- Makes more child welfare data public to help recruit local families.
- Requires guidance and supports to expand and retain foster, kin, and adoptive parents.
- Encourages better legal help and State tracking to speed stable family placements.
Topics
Summary
This order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to strengthen the child welfare system by collecting and publishing detailed data, issuing guidance, and promoting partnerships with community and faith-based groups. It requires work to increase foster and adoptive homes, support kinship care, expand training and guardianship information, and protect siblings and children with disabilities.
The order also tasks the Secretary with improving review processes, tracking State performance, and encouraging legal representation to speed stable family placements.
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