Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act

The Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) to better support children raised by kinship caregivers - such as grandparents or relatives caring for children without their parents, both inside and outside the foster care system. Key provisions require states to prioritize placing children with relatives when possible, provide training for kinship caregivers on trauma and substance use, and coordinate with a national support network to share evidence-based practices. States must also track and report on children placed with relatives outside foster care to ensure they receive necessary services. These changes aim to strengthen kinship care support within the child welfare system without altering funding or creating new programs.