An Act empowering the office of the child advocate to enforce its statutory duties

This bill allows the Office of the Child Advocate to directly represent children and the state in legal proceedings related to child welfare. It grants the office the authority to appear, intervene, or file lawsuits in state and federal courts, tribunals, and agencies without needing permission from other laws that might currently restrict this power. The change is designed to give the Child Advocate stronger tools to enforce its existing duties by ensuring it can actively participate in relevant legal cases.