Feenstra’s Legislation to Connect Foster Kids with Loving Families Unanimously Passes U.S. House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) to connect foster children with loving families unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

The Recruiting Families Using Data Act would help states uphold and strengthen their diligent recruitment plans by improving their processes – with concrete facts and information – for identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified foster homes.

“I’m glad that my bill to connect more foster kids with caring families unanimously passed the House of Representatives. As a father of four, I believe that every child deserves a loving family to call their own, and this legislation will help break down barriers that prevent vulnerable children from finding permanent homes,” said Rep. Feenstra. “To ensure that more children are paired with families, we need to implement policies that identify potential foster families, connect children with those families, and reverse the alarming trend of foster home closures and declining foster retention rates. Fortunately, by passing this legislation and getting it signed into law, I am confident that we can connect more foster children with loving families and make a lasting and positive impact on our country.”

This legislation would also establish family advisory boards to share best practices, highlight financial and emotional obstacles facing foster families, and keep foster families at the center of systematic changes and improvements. 

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