Helps grandfamilies and other relatives raising children get more support and resources.
This bill would give more support to the over 2.4 million children being raised by grandparents or other relatives. It would make sure states prioritize placing children with family members and offer better training and resources to these caregivers.
Today, federal law does not explicitly prioritize kinship placements or require specific support for the millions of children raised by relatives outside of foster care. If this bill passes, states would be required to prioritize these family placements. They would also need to offer specific training to caregivers. States would also report on how many children in these situations did not receive services. It would also ensure kinship families have a voice in advisory boards and community programs.
S 5065 · 119th Congress · July 22, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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