HR 4923
Rehab and Ahmed Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2019
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This bill, the Rehab and Ahmed Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2019, aims to strengthen the process of placing children in foster care. It requires states to proactively notify relatives – including grandparents and other adult family members – within 30 days of a child’s removal from their parents’ custody, outlining their options and available support. Furthermore, states must notify all relevant parties, such as parents, guardians, and the child (if capable), within 90 days of a placement decision and establish procedures for requesting documentation of the decision and for court review.
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