Timely Mental Health for Foster Youth Act
- Last Action
- 3/18/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
- 2021-03-18Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2021-03-18Introduced in House
- 2021-03-18Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-18 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (15)
- Karen Bass (D-CA)
- JAMES LANGEVIN (D-RI)
- ALCEE HASTINGS (D-FL)
- Jahana Hayes (D-CT)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
- JERROLD NADLER (D-NY)
- André Carson (D-IN)
- David Cicilline (D-RI)
- Pete Aguilar (D-CA)
- Mary Scanlon (D-PA)
- BRAD SHERMAN (D-CA)
- Don Bacon (R-NE)
- Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)
- Robert Wittman (R-VA)
Subjects
- Adoption and foster care
- Child health
- Child safety and welfare
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Health information and medical records
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Mental health
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