HR 7976
Suspend the Timeline not Parental Rights in a Public Health Crisis Act
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This bill, the Suspend the Timeline not Parental Rights in a Public Health Crisis Act, temporarily modifies federal foster care and adoption assistance rules during public health emergencies. It suspends the requirement for states to immediately petition to terminate parental rights for children in foster care, allowing them more time to address the crisis. Simultaneously, it requires states to make reasonable efforts to tailor services to individual children and families’ needs during these emergencies, including developing alternative treatment methods and ensuring reunification plans aren't delayed.
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