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Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

USA116th CongressS-3625| Senate 
| Updated: 5/6/2020
Roy Blunt

Roy Blunt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (3)
John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 and collect data and report on the number of screenings completed.
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Timeline
Sep 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4420
Introduced in House
May 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • September 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4420
    Introduced in House


  • May 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4420: Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
Adoption and foster careChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health

Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act

USA116th CongressS-3625| Senate 
| Updated: 5/6/2020
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 and collect data and report on the number of screenings completed.
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Timeline
Sep 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4420
Introduced in House
May 6, 2020
Introduced in Senate
May 6, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • September 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4420
    Introduced in House


  • May 6, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 6, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Roy Blunt

Roy Blunt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Cosponsors (3)
John Boozman (Republican)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4420: Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental health