S 2902
Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 9:08 AM
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Bill overview
The Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act requires states to collect and publicly report data on ‘hidden foster care arrangements,’ which are separations of children from their parents without court involvement or state responsibility for care. This includes arrangements like kinship diversion and informal family planning that might otherwise avoid formal foster care. The bill mandates detailed reporting on the number of children affected, the reasons for separation, services provided, and outcomes, and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit an annual report to Congress summarizing these findings. It aims to increase accountability and transparency in child welfare practices.
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