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42 U.S.C. § 629d — Payments to States

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42 U.S.C. § 629d — Payments to States

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**(a) Entitlement** Each State that has a plan approved under [section 629b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629b&num=0&edition=prelim) shall, subject to subsection (d), be entitled to payment of the sum of— (1) the lesser of— (A) 75 percent of the total expenditures by the State for activities under the plan during the fiscal year or the immediately succeeding fiscal year; or (B) the allotment of the State under subsection (a), (b), or (c) of [section 629c of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629c&num=0&edition=prelim), whichever is applicable, for the fiscal year; and (2) the lesser of— (A) 75 percent of the total expenditures by the State in accordance with [section 629f(b)(3)(B) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629f/b/3/B&num=0&edition=prelim) during the fiscal year or the immediately succeeding fiscal year; or (B) the allotment of the State under [section 629c(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629c/e&num=0&edition=prelim) for the fiscal year. **(b) Prohibitions** (1) **No use of other Federal funds for State match** — Each State receiving an amount paid under subsection (a) may not expend any Federal funds to meet the costs of services under the State plan under [section 629b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629b&num=0&edition=prelim) not covered by the amount so paid. (2) **Availability of funds** — A State may not expend any amount paid under subsection (a) for any fiscal year after the end of the immediately succeeding fiscal year. **(c) Direct payments to tribal organizations of Indian tribes or tribal consortia** The Secretary shall pay any amount to which an Indian tribe or tribal consortium is entitled under this section directly to the tribal organization of the Indian tribe or in the case of a payment to a tribal consortium, such tribal organizations of, or entity established by, the Indian tribes that are part of the consortium as the consortium shall designate. **(d) Limitation on reimbursement for administrative costs** The Secretary shall not make a payment to a State under this section with respect to expenditures for administrative costs during a fiscal year, to the extent that the total amount of the expenditures exceeds 10 percent of the total expenditures of the State during the fiscal year under the State plan approved under [section 629b of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629b&num=0&edition=prelim).

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42 U.S.C. § 629b — State plans

**(a) Plan requirements** A State plan meets the requirements of this subsection if the plan— (1) provides that the State agency shall administer, or supervise the administration of, the State program under this subpart; (2) (A) (i) sets forth the goals intended to be accomplished under the plan by the end of the 5th fiscal year in which the plan is in operation in the State, and (ii) is updated periodically to set forth the goals intended to be accomplished under the plan by the end of each 5th fiscal year thereafter; (B) describes the methods to be used in measuring progress toward accomplishment of the goals; (C) contains assurances that the State— (i) after the end of each of the 1st 4 fiscal years covered by a set of goals, will perform an interim review of progress toward accomplishment of the goals, and on the basis of the interim review will revise the statement of goals in the plan, if necessary, to reflect changed circumstances; and (ii) after the end of the last fiscal year covered by a set of goals, will perform a final review of progress toward accomplishment of the goals, and on the basis of the final review (I) will prepare, transmit to the Secretary, and make available to the public a final report on progress toward accomplishment of the goals, and (II) will develop (in consultation with the entities required to be consulted pursuant to subsection (b)) and add to the plan a statement of the goals intended to be accomplished by the end of the 5th succeeding fiscal year; (3) provides for coordination, to the extent feasible and appropriate, of the provision of services under the plan and the provision of services or benefits under other Federal or federally assisted programs serving the same populations; (4) contains assurances

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42 U.S.C. § 629c — Allotments to States

**(a) Indian tribes or tribal consortia** From the amount reserved pursuant to [section 629f(b)(2) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629f/b/2&num=0&edition=prelim) for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each Indian tribe with a plan approved under this subpart an amount that bears the same ratio to such reserved amount as the number of children in the Indian tribe bears to the total number of children in all Indian tribes with State plans so approved, as determined by the Secretary on the basis of the most current and reliable information available to the Secretary. If a consortium of Indian tribes submits a plan approved under this subpart, the Secretary shall allot to the consortium an amount equal to the sum of the allotments determined for each Indian tribe that is part of the consortium. **(b) Territories** From the amount described in [section 629f(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629f/a&num=0&edition=prelim) for any fiscal year that remains after applying [section 629f(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629f/b&num=0&edition=prelim) for the fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot to each of the jurisdictions of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa an amount determined in the same manner as the allotment to each of such jurisdictions is determined under [section 623 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section623&num=0&edition=prelim). **(c) Other States** (1) **In general** — From the amount described in [section 629f(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granul

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42 U.S.C. § 622 — State plans for child welfare services

**(a) Joint development** In order to be eligible for payment under this subpart, a State must have a plan for child welfare services which has been developed jointly by the Secretary and the State agency designated pursuant to subsection (b)(1), and which meets the requirements of subsection (b). **(b) Requisite features of State plans** Each plan for child welfare services under this subpart shall— (1) provide that a State agency will administer or supervise the administration of the plan under this subpart; (2) provide for coordination between the services provided for children under the plan and the services and assistance provided under division A 11 See References in Text note below. of subchapter XX, under the State program funded under part A, under the State plan approved under subpart 2 of this part, under the State plan approved under the State plan approved 22 So in original. under part E, and under other State programs having a relationship to the program under this subpart, with a view to provision of welfare and related services which will best promote the welfare of such children and their families; (3) include a description of the services and activities which the State will fund under the State program carried out pursuant to this subpart, and how the services and activities will achieve the purpose of this subpart; (4) contain a description of— (A) the steps the State will take to provide child welfare services statewide and to expand and strengthen the range of existing services and develop and implement services to improve child outcomes; (B) the child welfare services staff development and training plans of the State; and (C) the steps that the State will take to ensure that, with respect to any judicial proceeding involving a child a

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42 U.S.C. § 621 — Purpose

The purpose of this subpart is to promote State flexibility in the development and expansion of a coordinated child and family services program that utilizes community-based agencies and ensures all children are raised in safe, loving families, by— (1) protecting and promoting the welfare of all children; (2) preventing the neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children; (3) supporting at-risk families through services which allow children, where appropriate, to remain safely with their families or return to their families in a timely manner; (4) promoting the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in foster care and adoptive families; and (5) providing training, professional development and support to ensure a well-qualified child welfare workforce.

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42 U.S.C. § 629 — Purpose

The purpose of this program is to enable States to develop and establish, or expand, and to operate coordinated programs of community-based family support services, family preservation services, family reunification services, and adoption promotion and support services to accomplish the following objectives: (1) To prevent child maltreatment among families at risk through the provision of supportive family services. (2) To assure children’s safety within the home and preserve intact families in which children have been maltreated, when the family’s problems can be addressed effectively. (3) To address the problems of families whose children have been placed in foster care so that reunification may occur in a safe and stable manner in accordance with the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997. (4) To support adoptive families by providing support services as necessary so that they can make a lifetime commitment to their children.

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42 U.S.C. § 629g — Discretionary and targeted grants

**(a) Limitations on authorization of appropriations** In addition to any amount appropriated pursuant to [section 629f of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629f&num=0&edition=prelim), there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029. **(b) Reservation of certain amounts** From the amount (if any) appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve amounts as follows: (1) **Evaluation, research, training, and technical assistance** — The Secretary shall reserve 3.3 percent for expenditure by the Secretary for the activities described in [section 629e of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629e&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **State court improvements** — The Secretary shall reserve 3.3 percent for grants under [section 629h of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629h&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) **Indian tribes or tribal consortia** — The Secretary shall reserve 3 percent for allotment to Indian tribes or tribal consortia in accordance with subsection (c)(1). (4) **Improving the interstate placement of children** — The Secretary shall reserve $5,000,000 of the amount made available for fiscal year 2018 for grants under subsection (g), and the amount so reserved shall remain available through fiscal year 2022. (5) **Preventive services evaluation partnerships** — The Secretary shall reserve $5,000,000 for grants under [section 629e(f) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629e/f&num=0&edition=prelim) for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029. (6) **Kinship

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42 U.S.C. § 629h — Entitlement funding for State courts to assess and improve handling of proceedings relating to foster care and adoption

**(a) In general** The Secretary shall make grants, in accordance with this section, to the highest State courts in States participating in the program under part E of this subchapter, for the purpose of enabling such courts— (1) to conduct assessments, in accordance with such requirements as the Secretary shall publish, of the role, responsibilities, and effectiveness of State courts in carrying out State laws requiring proceedings (conducted by or under the supervision of the courts)— (A) that implement this part and part E of this subchapter; (B) that determine the advisability or appropriateness of foster care placement; (C) that determine whether to terminate parental rights; (D) that determine whether to approve the adoption or other permanent placement of a child; 11 So in original. Probably should be followed by “and”. (E) that determine the best strategy to use to expedite the interstate placement of children, including— (i) requiring courts in different States to cooperate in the sharing of information; (ii) authorizing courts to obtain information and testimony from agencies and parties in other States without requiring interstate travel by the agencies and parties; and (iii) permitting the participation of parents, children, other necessary parties, and attorneys in cases involving interstate placement without requiring their interstate travel; and 22 So in original. The word “and” probably should not appear. (F) that determine the appropriateness and best practices for use of technology to conduct remote hearings, subject to participant consent, including to ensure maximum participation of individuals involved in proceedings and to enable courts to maintain operations in times of public health or other emergencies; (2) to

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42 U.S.C. § 629d — Payments to States

Page 2241 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 629d Amendment by section 4002(b)(1)(B), (D), (2)(V) of Pub. L. 110–246 effective Oct. 1, 2008, see section 4407 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 1161 of Title 2, The Congress. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2006 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 109–288 effective Oct. 1, 2006, and applicable to payments under this part and part E of this subchapter for calendar quarters beginning on or after such date, without regard to whether imple- menting regulations have been promulgated, and with delay permitted if State legislation is required to meet additional requirements, see section 12(a), (b) of Pub. L. 109–288, set out as a note under section 621 of this title. EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2002 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 107–133 effective Jan. 17, 2002, with delay permitted if State legislation is required, see section 301 of Pub. L. 107–133, set out as a note under section 629 of this title. § 629d. Payments to States (a) Entitlement Each State that has a plan approved under section 629b of this title shall, subject to sub- section (d), be entitled to payment of the sum of— (1) the lesser of— (A) 75 percent of the total expenditures by the State for activities under the plan dur- ing the fiscal year or the immediately suc- ceeding fiscal year; or (B) the allotment of the State under sub- section (a), (b), or (c) of section 629c of this title, whichever is applicable, for the fiscal year; and (2) the lesser of— (A) 75 percent of the total expenditures by the State in accordance with section 629f(b)(4)(B) of this title during the fiscal year or the immediately succeeding fiscal year; or (B) the allotment of the State under sec- tion 629c(e) of this title for the fiscal year. (b) Prohibition

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