Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

United States116th CongressHR-4420House of Representatives
Latest legislative activity: Sep 19, 2019

Summary

Official Summary

Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

This bill requires an initial mental health screening within 30 days after a child enters foster care. In the case of a child for whom a mental health issue is identified in such initial screening, a comprehensive assessment of the child's mental health must be completed within 60 days after the child's entry into foster care.

The Department of Health and Human Services must provide technical assistance for states to implement this requirement.

Bill texts

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Timeline

Latest companion bill action

S-3625: Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    House of Representatives

  3. Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

    House of Representatives

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