S.162

Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025

Chamber Passed·6/15/26

The Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025 aims to improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention.

The Recruiting Families Using Data Act of 2025 amends parts B and E of title IV of the Social Security Act to enhance the recruitment and retention of foster and adoptive parents. It requires states to develop family partnership plans that include strategies for identifying, recruiting, screening, licensing, supporting, and retaining foster and adoptive families. These plans must be developed in consultation with various stakeholders, including families, service providers, and youth with lived experience.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · Jun 15
Current
The House
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House floor vote

Sponsors

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History

Jun 15

House

Received in the House.

Jun 15

House

Held at the desk.

Jun 12

Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.