Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 23, 2019Families
H.R. 4839
Caring Homes and Improved Lives for Dependents (CHILD) Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 23, 2019)
Caring Homes and Improved Lives for Dependents (CHILD) Act
This bill requires states to consider foster family homes or cottage homes to be the least restrictive setting for children who have attained six years of age and have been removed from their homes, if suitable relatives or other designated caregivers are not available. A cottage home is a residential operation
- in which not more than 12 children reside;
- that implements a trauma-informed treatment plan for its residents;
- that involves family members of a child in the treatment for the child, and maintains contact with the family of the child, if available and if the involvement is clinically appropriate for the well-being of the child;
- that is licensed by the state where it is located; and
- that is accredited.
The bill makes cottage homes eligible for foster care maintenance payments.
What just happenedOct 23, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11](R-NC)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseOct 23, 2019
- Oct 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House