HR 4972
Create Accountable Respectful Environments (CARE) for Children Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:55 AM
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Bill overview
The Create Accountable Respectful Environments (CARE) for Children Act aims to improve the foster care system by expanding the use of ‘cottage family homes.’ It modifies existing Social Security Act provisions to encourage states to utilize these homes, which are defined as family-like residences with specific requirements regarding child safety, trauma-informed care, and sibling placement. The bill also extends foster care maintenance payments for children placed in these homes and provides states flexibility in implementing these changes.
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