The bipartisan Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act will reform and reauthorize the Title IV-B child welfare program for five years. The program is tasked with helping to prevent child abuse and neglect, keeping families together, and ensuring children are not separated from their parents solely because of poverty, among other reforms. Title IV-B of the Social Security Act is a key child welfare program that provides federal resources to states, tribes, and territories for family preservation and to promote the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in foster care. I encourage you to support and prioritize this critical piece of legislation and reauthorize Title IV-B. Families need resources and support before they are in crisis so they never have to come into the child welfare system in the first place. Thank you for all you do to support children and their families!

The recent passing of the bipartisan Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076) in the House by a significant margin of 405 to 10 highlights the importance of reforming and reauthorizing the Title IV-B child welfare program. This program is essential in preventing child abuse and neglect, preserving families, and ensuring that children are not separated from their parents due to poverty. Title IV-B of the Social Security Act plays a crucial role in providing federal resources to states, tribes, and territories to promote the safety, well-being, and permanence of children in foster care, along with supporting family preservation efforts. It is crucial to support and prioritize this legislation to reauthorize Title IV-B as it provides vital resources and support to families before they reach a crisis point, thus preventing their entry into the child welfare system. Let's continue to advocate for the well-being of children and families by supporting legislation like the Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act. Thank you for your dedication to supporting families in need.