Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 19, 2019)
Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
This bill requires an initial mental health screening within 30 days after a child enters foster care. In the case of a child for whom a mental health issue is identified in such initial screening, a comprehensive assessment of the child's mental health must be completed within 60 days after the child's entry into foster care.
The Department of Health and Human Services must provide technical assistance for states to implement this requirement.
What just happenedSep 19, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 19, 2019
- Sep 19, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Work and Welfare Subcommittee - Sep 19, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Sep 19, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 19, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House