Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 18, 2021)
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 and collect data and report on the number of screenings completed.
What just happenedMar 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 18, 2021
- Mar 18, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Work and Welfare Subcommittee - Mar 18, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Mar 18, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 18, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House