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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In Fiscal Year 2022, over 100,000 children were awaiting adoption. To better support adoptive children and families, Congressional Coalition on Adoption co-chairs U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced two pieces of legislation.
Pre- and post-adoption services are essential to supporting adoptive families, and the Supporting Adopted Children and Families Act (SACFA) enhances pre- and post-adoption support services by expanding eligible uses of federal adoption funding.
The Safe Home Act defines and provides federal resources to spread awareness of the practice of unregulated custody transfers (UCTs), also referred to as rehoming, in which the child is given to a caregiver who does not have legal custody.
“Giving a child a stable home through adoption is one of the greatest joys for a parent, and I can attest to it,” said Cramer. “Our bills ensure children are not neglected and families have the support services they need throughout the adoption process.”
“We’re grateful for the dedication and commitment of adoptive families who open their homes and hearts to children,” said Klobuchar. “As co-chair of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, I will continue to work with Senator Cramer and colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure every child has a safe, stable, and loving home.”
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