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42 U.S.C. § 629f — Authorization of appropriations; reservation of certain amounts

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42 U.S.C. § 629f — Authorization of appropriations; reservation of certain amounts

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**(a) Authorization** In addition to any amount otherwise made available to carry out this subpart, there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart $345,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and $420,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029. **(b) Reservation of certain amounts** From the amount specified in subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve amounts as follows: (1) **State court improvements** — The Secretary shall reserve $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year for grants under [section 629h of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629h&num=0&edition=prelim). (2) **Indian tribes or tribal consortia** — The Secretary shall reserve 3 percent for allotment to Indian tribes or tribal consortia in accordance with [section 629c(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629c/a&num=0&edition=prelim). (3) **Support for monthly caseworker visits** (A) *Reservation* — The Secretary shall reserve for allotment in accordance with [section 629c(e) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629c/e&num=0&edition=prelim) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and $26,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year. (B) *Use of funds* (i) *In general* — A State to which an amount is paid from amounts reserved under subparagraph (A) shall use the amount to improve the quality of monthly caseworker visits with children who are in foster care under the responsibility of the State, with an emphasis on— (I) reducing caseload ratios and the administrative burden on caseworkers, to improve caseworker decision making on the safety, permanency, and well-being of foster children and on activities designed to increase retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers; (II) implementing technology solutions to streamline caseworker duties and modernize systems, ensuring improved efficiency and effectiveness in child welfare services; (III) improving caseworker safety; (IV) mental health resources to support caseworker well-being, including peer-to-peer support programs; and (V) recruitment campaigns aimed at attracting qualified caseworker candidates. (ii) *Nonsupplantation* — A State to which an amount is paid from amounts reserved pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall not use the amount to supplant any Federal funds paid to the State under part E that could be used as described in clause (i). (4) **Regional partnership grants** — The Secretary shall reserve for awarding grants under [section 629g(f) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section629g/f&num=0&edition=prelim) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 and each succeeding fiscal year. **(c) Support for foster family homes** Out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated to the Secretary for fiscal year 2018, $8,000,000 for the Secretary to make competitive grants to States, Indian tribes, or tribal consortia to support the recruitment and retention of high-quality foster families to increase their capacity to place more children in family settings, focused on States, Indian tribes, or tribal consortia with the highest percentage of children in non-family settings. The amount appropriated under this subparagraph shall remain available through fiscal year 2022.

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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. § 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. § 603 — Grants to States

**(a) Grants** (1) **Family assistance grant** (A) *In general* — Each eligible State shall be entitled to receive from the Secretary, for each of fiscal years 2017 and 2018, a grant in an amount equal to the State family assistance grant. (B) *State family assistance grant* — The State family assistance grant payable to a State for a fiscal year shall be the amount that bears the same ratio to the amount specified in subparagraph (C) of this paragraph (as in effect just before February 22, 2012), reduced by the percentage specified in [section 613(h)(1) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section613/h/1&num=0&edition=prelim) with respect to the fiscal year, as the amount required to be paid to the State under this paragraph (as so in effect) for fiscal year 2002 (determined without regard to any reduction pursuant to section 609 or 612(a)(1) of this title) bears to the total amount required to be paid under this paragraph for fiscal year 2002 (as so determined). (C) *Appropriation* — Out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are appropriated for each of fiscal years 2017 and 2018 $16,566,542,000 for grants under this paragraph. (2) **Healthy marriage promotion and responsible fatherhood grants** (A) *In general* (i) *Use of funds* — Subject to subparagraphs (B), (C), and (E), the Secretary may use the funds made available under subparagraph (D) for the purpose of conducting and supporting research and demonstration projects by public or private entities, and providing technical assistance to States, Indian tribes and tribal organizations, and such other entities as the Secretary may specify that are receiving a grant under another provision of this part.

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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. § 629f — Authorization of appropriations; reserva-

Page 2247 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 629f see section 301 of Pub. L. 107–133, set out as a note under section 629 of this title. § 629f. Authorization of appropriations; reserva- tion of certain amounts (a) Authorization In addition to any amount otherwise made available to carry out this subpart, there are au- thorized to be appropriated to carry out this subpart $345,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2023. (b) Reservation of certain amounts From the amount specified in subsection (a) for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve amounts as follows: (1) Evaluation, research, training, and tech- nical assistance The Secretary shall reserve $6,000,000 for ex- penditure by the Secretary— (A) for research, training, and technical assistance costs related to the program under this subpart; and (B) for evaluation of State programs based on the plans approved under section 629b of this title and funded under this subpart, and any other Federal, State, or local program, regardless of whether federally assisted, that is designed to achieve the same purposes as the State programs. (2) State court improvements The Secretary shall reserve $30,000,000 for grants under section 629h of this title. (3) Indian tribes or tribal consortia After applying paragraphs (4) and (5) (but be- fore applying paragraphs (1) or (2)), the Sec- retary shall reserve 3 percent for allotment to Indian tribes or tribal consortia in accordance with section 629c(a) of this title. (4) Support for monthly caseworker visits (A) Reservation The Secretary shall reserve for allotment in accordance with section 629c(e) of this title $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2023. (B) Use of funds (i) In general A State to which an amount is

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