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Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025

3/8/2025, 6:26 AM

Summary of Bill HR 579

Bill 119 hr 579, also known as the "Foster and Adoptive Parent Recruitment and Retention Act," aims to make improvements to the foster care and adoption system in the United States. The bill specifically focuses on amending parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act.

One of the key goals of this legislation is to enhance the recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive parents. This is important because there is a significant need for more individuals and families to provide loving and stable homes for children in the foster care system. By improving the recruitment process and providing support for current foster and adoptive parents, the bill seeks to increase the number of available homes for children in need.

In addition to addressing recruitment and retention, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the foster care and adoption system. These may include measures to improve the quality of care provided to children in foster care, increase access to services and support for foster and adoptive families, and enhance oversight and accountability within the system. Overall, Bill 119 hr 579 represents a bipartisan effort to make meaningful improvements to the foster care and adoption system in the United States. By focusing on recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive parents, as well as other important aspects of the system, the bill aims to better serve the needs of children in foster care and promote positive outcomes for families involved in the system.

Congressional Summary of HR 579

Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025

This bill requires state plans for child welfare services to provide for the development and implementation of a family partnership plan to improve foster care placement stability, increase rates of kinship placements, and align the composition of foster and adoptive families with the needs of children in or entering foster care.

The Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families also must include in its annual report information from states about the number, demographics, and characteristics of foster and adoptive families as well as a summary of the challenges related to recruiting and being foster or adoptive parents.

Current Status of Bill HR 579

Bill HR 579 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since March 5, 2025. Bill HR 579 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2025.  Bill HR 579's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 579

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
6
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 579

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Adoption and foster care
- Child safety and welfare
- Congressional oversight
- Family relationships
- Family services
- Government information and archives
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 579

To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention, and for other purposes.
To amend parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention, and for other purposes.

Comments

Carmelo Cummings profile image

Carmelo Cummings

41,632

1 year ago

I think this bill is a good idea. It will help families and communities by using data to improve recruitment efforts. This could have a positive impact on our society.

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