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Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-8566| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (2)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The bill establishes a competitive grant pilot program to be administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services over a five-year period. This program will award up to five grants to eligible entities, including state child welfare agencies and non-profit organizations with demonstrated foster care expertise. The primary goal is to encourage the development of specialized foster care programs specifically designed to place together challenging sibling groups. These include groups of three or more siblings, those with a wide age range, and sibling groups where at least one youth has complex needs , such as challenging behaviors, severe mental health issues, disabilities, chronic illnesses, or a history of trauma. Grant funds must be used to develop evidence-based programs that can identify available placements and substantially increase joint sibling placements for these specific groups. Recipients are required to submit reports detailing the number of children served, sibling group sizes, placement methods, and outcomes. Up to $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriations to carry out this program over the five-year period.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6657
Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4378
Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-755
Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6657
    Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4378
    Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-755
    Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act


  • April 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-8566| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
The bill establishes a competitive grant pilot program to be administered by the Secretary of Health and Human Services over a five-year period. This program will award up to five grants to eligible entities, including state child welfare agencies and non-profit organizations with demonstrated foster care expertise. The primary goal is to encourage the development of specialized foster care programs specifically designed to place together challenging sibling groups. These include groups of three or more siblings, those with a wide age range, and sibling groups where at least one youth has complex needs , such as challenging behaviors, severe mental health issues, disabilities, chronic illnesses, or a history of trauma. Grant funds must be used to develop evidence-based programs that can identify available placements and substantially increase joint sibling placements for these specific groups. Recipients are required to submit reports detailing the number of children served, sibling group sizes, placement methods, and outcomes. Up to $10,000,000 is authorized for appropriations to carry out this program over the five-year period.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6657
Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4378
Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-755
Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6657
    Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4378
    Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-755
    Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act


  • April 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Don Bacon

Don Bacon

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (2)
Zachary Nunn (Republican)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted