HR 5856 · 117th Congress · Families
21st Century Children and Families Act
Bill Progress
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.(2021-11-04)
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21st Century Children and Families Act This bill modifies the requirements for states receiving federal assistance for child welfare services. Specifically, the bill expands the nondiscrimination requirements for state agencies involved in adoption or foster care placement. It also requires states to address disparities in access to services and extends the time line for modifying parental rights when a child is not in the care of a relative.…
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