H.R. 879 · 117th Congress

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.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2021-02-05
Latest action
2021-02-05 · Introduced in House

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.