Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act
A bill to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to provide for better protections for children raised in kinship families outside of the foster care system.
This bill, SB5065, aims to strengthen protections for children who live with relatives other than their parents, often referred to as kinship families, but outside the foster care system. The goal is to ensure these children receive the same level of care and support as those in foster care.
The proposed changes would impact children in kinship care and their relatives who are not biological parents but are raising the child. By improving protections, the bill seeks to provide better access to resources, support services, and legal assistance for these families.
Introduced on July 22, 2026, the bill was immediately read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further consideration. This marks the beginning of its journey through the legislative process, where it will be reviewed, potentially amended, and then voted on by the committee.
