Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 30, 2020Families
H.R. 8443
Cottage Homes to Improve Lives for Dependents (CHILD) Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 30, 2020)
Cottages 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 care plan for its residents;
- that involves family members of a child in the plan of service for the child, and maintains contact with the family of the child, if available and if the involvement supports the well-being of the child; and
- that is licensed by the state where it is located.
The bill makes cottage homes eligible for foster care maintenance payments.
What just happenedSep 30, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2](R-FL)Sponsor
2 cosponsors1 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseSep 30, 2020
- Sep 30, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House