Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 6, 2021)
Helping Kids Cope Act of 2021
This bill provides funding through FY2026 to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for grants to enhance access to and provider training in pediatric behavioral health care.
Specifically, HRSA must award grants to pediatricians, children's hospitals, and other providers to support pediatric behavioral health integration and coordination within communities. Grant-funded activities may include hiring community navigators to assist families in accessing appropriate services, incorporating behavioral health services in pediatric practices, and delivering services via telehealth.
In addition, HRSA must award grants to children's hospitals to expand training for providers in the pediatric behavioral health workforce.
What just happenedAug 9, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 6, 2021
- Aug 9, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Aug 6, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Aug 6, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 6, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House