Establishes a grant program for specialized foster care programs for large sibling groups, wide age range, and complex needs.
The Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act establishes a competitive grant pilot program for the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The program provides grants to eligible entities to develop specialized foster care programs for large sibling groups, sibling groups with a wide age range, and sibling groups with complex needs. These needs include challenging behaviors, severe mental health issues, disabilities, or life-threatening illnesses. The grants aim to increase joint sibling placements and require reporting on program outcomes.
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