Fostering the Future for American Children and Families
Directs agencies to review and modify federal programs to better support married families and children, including tax policy, childcare, and housing.
Section by Section
What each section does, and how they differ.
Commits to prioritizing child safety, welfare, and family strengthening through targeted federal initiatives and partnerships.
Directs HHS to modernize child welfare systems by improving coordination between federal and state agencies and implementing best practices in foster care.
Instructs HHS, Education, and other agencies to strengthen support for foster families and children in out-of-home care through expanded programs and resources.
Directs HHS to work with faith-based organizations to reduce barriers in federally-funded child welfare programs and expand faith-based foster care partnerships.
Standard boilerplate: preserves existing agency authority, conditions the order on appropriations, and creates no enforceable private rights.