S. 2293 · 112th Congress
National Parent Helpline Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Barbara Boxer
- Introduced
- 2012-04-18
- Latest action
- 2012-04-18 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
National Parent Helpline Act - Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award a grant to one or more nonprofit entities to: (1) provide for the establishment and ongoing operation of a national, toll-free telephone parent helpline to give information and assistance to parents to prevent child abuse and strengthen families; and (2) create an Internet website with vital information and resources for parents and caregivers to address a broad spectrum of family issues related to emotional, social, behavioral, and educational well-being of parents and children.