S. 834 · 113th Congress
Improving Access to Child Care for Homeless Families Act of 2013
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Improving Access to Child Care for Homeless Families Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Congress has enacted successful policies to increase homeless children's access to and stability in public elementary and secondary schools and Head Start Programs; (2) in order to increase homeless families' access to and continuity in care, similar…
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 25, 2013
Improving Access to Child Care for Homeless Families Act of 2013 - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Congress has enacted successful policies to increase homeless children's access to and stability in public elementary and secondary schools and Head Start Programs; (2) in order to increase homeless families' access to and continuity in care, similar policies should be applied to federal child care programs; and (3) such policies will assist homeless parents in maintaining employment and regaining housing, and will provide critical interventions to support that vulnerable population of children.
Amends the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to require the lead agency to coordinate the provision of services under such Act with social services programs that include: (1) Head Start and Early Head Start programs under the Head Start Act; (2) programs and services of partners that serve vulnerable populations; and (3) programs and services of entities receiving grants to provide homeless veterans with housing, employment-related services, or supportive services.
Revises state plan requirements to require consideration of homeless children in the use of funds for child care services and activities.
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a pilot program of grants to states to identify and implement best practices for increasing access to and continuity of child care for homeless children.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Improving Access to Child Care for Homeless Families Act of 2013
Latest action (Apr 25, 2013): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Policy area: Social Welfare · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 25, 2013
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No recorded floor vote found.