Bills · S 600
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 600Adoption and foster careFamily services
Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION FEB 13
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because adoption can be a complex journey, and many families and children face unique challenges related to attachment, identity, trauma, or behavioral issues after an adoption. If these challenges aren't addressed, adopted children may struggle, and some may even re-enter the foster care system, which is costly and disruptive.
By expanding support services and creating dedicated funding for mental health programs, this bill aims to give adoptive families the tools they need to succeed. If passed, it could lead to better outcomes for adopted children, stronger families, and potentially reduce the number of children returning to foster care. If it doesn't pass, many families might continue to struggle to find adequate support, and children's mental health needs related to adoption might go unaddressed.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the definition of 'adoption promotion and support services' under the Social Security Act to include a comprehensive list of pre- and post-adoption services.
This broadens the scope of support available to adoptive families, covering everything from parent training to specialized child counseling.
PROVISION 02
Requires states to spend a significant portion of any savings they achieve in their foster care programs on these expanded pre- and post-adoption support services.
This ensures that a dedicated funding stream is channeled directly into supporting adoptive families and preventing children from re-entering foster care.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a new federal grant program, reserving $20 million from 2026 to 2029, for states and tribal organizations to develop mental health services for adopted children and those in legal guardianship.
This addresses a critical need for specialized mental health support, which is often crucial for the long-term well-being of adopted children and their families.
PROVISION 04
Mandates annual reporting from states to the Secretary on how funds saved from foster care expenditures are used for adoption support services.
This provision increases transparency and accountability for how state funds are utilized to support adopted children and families.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 13
Introduced in Senate
FEB 13
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 600
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionFeb 13, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
Senate BillS 600Adoption and foster careFamily services
Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 13, 2025
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READING
17 min
COSPONSORS
1
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