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ME LD1397

Bill

Status

Failed

5/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lydia Crafts

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Origin

House of Representatives

132nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires the Maine Department of Health and Human Services to fund community-based organizations that administer family-centered programs promoting positive childhood experiences and increased social and economic mobility

  • Funded programs must include those rated "well-supported," "supported," or "promising" by the federal Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse

  • Programs using "2-generation" or "whole family" approaches to child and family well-being are also eligible for funding

  • Amends the Child and Family Services and Child Protection Act (22 MRSA §4004) by adding a new subsection on community-based organization funding

Legislative Description

An Act to Fund Community-based Organizations to Prevent and Reduce the Risk of Children's Involvement in the Child Welfare System

Children And Families

Last Action

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

5/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services4/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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