S 657 · 108th Congress · Families
Strengthening Families Act of 2003
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.(2003-03-19)
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Strengthening Families Act of 2003 - Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary to award grants to eligible States and entities to conduct demonstration programs to promote responsible fatherhood. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to contract with a nonprofit fatherhood promotion organization to: (1) develop and distribute a media campaign that addresses the issue of responsible fatherhood to States, local governments, public agencies, and private entities; and (2) develop a national clearinghouse to assist States and community efforts to promote and support marriage and responsible fatherhood by disseminating information regarding media campaigns and programs instituted by States using grant funds under this Act. Directs the Secretary to make grants to States desiring to conduct policy reviews and develop recommendations with the goals of: (1) obtaining and retaining employment, increasing child support payments, and increasing the involvement of low-income, noncustodial parents with their children; and (2) coordinating policies and services for low-income, noncusto…
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