To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act with respect to infants born with and identified as being affected by substance use or withdrawal symptoms, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, and for other purposes.
United States117th CongressHR-879House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 5, 2021
Summary
This bill requires states receiving grants for child abuse or neglect prevention and treatment to conduct family assessments and use a risk-based approach in addressing the needs of families with infants born with, and identified as being affected by, substance use or withdrawal symptoms, or related conditions. Further, the Children's Bureau of the Administration for Children & Families must provide guidance and technical assistance with respect to these requirements.
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Timeline
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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