Preventing Child Welfare Entry Caused by Poverty Act

This bill amends the Social Security Act to prevent child welfare involvement driven by poverty. It requires states to provide nonrecurring short-term support services (like housing, utility, transportation, or food assistance for immediate crises) to help families avoid separation due to poverty. These services can count toward existing family support programs, and states must adopt policies and staff training to address poverty-related reports without separating children from parents. The law directly affects state child welfare systems and families facing poverty-related investigations. It takes effect for future fiscal years, with state flexibility for implementation.