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To amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system.

H.R. 1658 · 117th Congress · Mar 8, 2021 · Lineage

A BILL

Section 1 Promoting a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system

Section 105(a) of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (42 U.S.C. 5106(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:

“(4) Promoting a high-quality workforce—The Secretary may award grants under this subsection to entities to carry out programs or strategies that promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system through—

“(A) improvements to recruitment, support, or retention efforts; or

“(B) education for professionals and paraprofessionals in the prevention, identification, and treatment of child abuse and neglect.”