Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act

The Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act is a law aimed at strengthening child welfare systems. It encourages states to adopt new, effective strategies to protect children and support families better. The act emphasizes prevention, timely intervention, and measures to improve the safety, permanency, and well-being of children in foster care or at risk of harm. It also promotes innovation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement within child welfare agencies to ensure children receive safe and stable environments. Overall, the law seeks to create more effective, responsive services for children and families relying on child welfare systems.