This bill aims to enhance support for military families interested in foster care by improving counseling and access to relevant information. It mandates that the Secretary of Defense require all counselors assigned to Family Advocacy Programs or Military and Family Life programs at U.S. military installations to be trained in the foster care requirements and resources of their respective states, designating them as "foster care liaisons." Additionally, the legislation directs Military OneSource to include a mechanism for military families to easily obtain comprehensive foster care information for each state. To further bolster these efforts, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with the Administration for Children and Families to secure necessary foster care resources, including curricula for the specialized counselor training.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National Security
Nikolas Hughey SAFE Homes for Kids Act
USA119th CongressS-2213| Senate
| Updated: 7/8/2025
This bill aims to enhance support for military families interested in foster care by improving counseling and access to relevant information. It mandates that the Secretary of Defense require all counselors assigned to Family Advocacy Programs or Military and Family Life programs at U.S. military installations to be trained in the foster care requirements and resources of their respective states, designating them as "foster care liaisons." Additionally, the legislation directs Military OneSource to include a mechanism for military families to easily obtain comprehensive foster care information for each state. To further bolster these efforts, the bill requires the Secretary of Defense to collaborate with the Administration for Children and Families to secure necessary foster care resources, including curricula for the specialized counselor training.