This bill aims to create a national list of licensed private child placement agencies to help families looking to adopt. It ensures that states regularly report these agencies to maintain transparency and accountability.
If you are looking to adopt, this bill helps ensure you can find trustworthy agencies more easily.
Who this affects
Adoption families · Child placement agencies
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill requires states to report licensed child placement agencies each year.
2The Secretary of Health and Human Services will create a national list of these agencies.
3The list will be publicly available for anyone to access.
4States that do not comply with reporting may lose federal funding for adoption incentives.
5The Secretary will report to Congress about the agencies and any disciplinary actions taken.
