SAFE in Recovery Act

The SAFE in Recovery Act aims to support families affected by substance use disorders through several key provisions. It prohibits unnecessary toxicology testing of birthing parents and protects individuals taking prescribed medications for substance use disorder treatment from child welfare investigations based solely on that treatment. The bill establishes a federal interagency task force across 28 departments and agencies to coordinate services and reduce barriers to care, and provides $500 million in funding for community health centers to expand behavioral health services. It also includes $60 million annually for Head Start programs to support children from affected families and requires research and reporting on best practices for pregnant and postpartum individuals with substance use disorders.