HR 9878 United States House · 119th Congress

Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act

This bill amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to better support children raised by relatives or close family friends outside the foster care system. It requires states receiving federal grants to prioritize placing children with kin and to include kinship caregivers in training programs focused on trauma and substance use. The legislation also expands advisory boards and information networks to include organizations serving grandfamilies and representatives from these families. By adding specific requirements for grant recipients, the bill aims to ensure that services address the unique needs of kinship caregivers and the children they raise.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 22, 2026 Last action Jul 22, 2026
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Jul 22, 2026
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