Promoting a Strong Child Welfare Workforce Act of 2024
H.R. 9061118th Congress

Promoting a Strong Child Welfare Workforce Act of 2024

Introduced in the HouseRep. Judy Chu (D-CA-28)7 sections · 1 min read
Version: ih · Apr 20, 2026

Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Promoting a Strong Child Welfare Workforce Act of 2024.

(a) Authorization of appropriations

Section 436(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 629f(a)) is amended by striking $345,000,000 and inserting $385,000,000.

(b) Reservation for retention, recruitment, and training of caseworkers

Section 436(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 629f(b)) is amended—

(1) in the heading, by striking Support for monthly caseworker visits and inserting Support for caseworker recruitment and retention;

(2) in paragraph (4)(A), by striking $20,000,000 and inserting $60,000,000; and

(3) in paragraph (4)(B)(i), by inserting, including with respect to ensuring the safety and well-being of caseworkers before the period.

Section 3. Effective date

The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on the 1st day of the 1st fiscal year that begins after the date of the enactment of this Act.

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