H.R. 5856 · 117th Congress · House

21st Century Children and Families Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Introduced
Nov 4, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

21st Century Children and Families Act

This bill modifies the requirements for states receiving federal assistance for child welfare services.

Specifically, the bill expands the nondiscrimination requirements for state agencies involved in adoption or foster care placement. It also requires states to address disparities in access to services and extends the time line for modifying parental rights when a child is not in the care of a relative.