Bill · S. 2213· Senate(119-S-2213)
Nikolas Hughey SAFE Homes for Kids Act
- Introduced
- 7/8/2025
- Last activity
- 7/8/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Dan Sullivan
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Nikolas Hughey SAFE Homes for Kids Act," aims to improve counseling and access to foster care information for military families. It requires the Secretary of Defense to ensure counselors in Family Advocacy or Military and Family Life programs are trained on state-specific foster care requirements and resources. These trained professionals will be designated as "foster care liaisons." Additionally, the bill mandates that Military OneSource includes a way for families to access foster care information and state requirements. Finally, the Secretary is tasked with collaborating with the Administration for Children and Families to gather necessary resources and training curricula.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill aims to improve information and counseling for foster care, which benefits children in the system.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5
The bill enhances access to specialized counseling and information regarding foster care for military families.
Is this likely to reduce homelessness?+3
By improving access to foster care information, the bill may assist families in navigating stability and placement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Professional Guidance: Counselors assigned to Family Advocacy Programs or Military and Family Life programs will receive specific training on state foster care requirements and resources, creating "foster care liaisons" to assist families (Section 2(a)).
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Increased Access to Information: Military OneSource will include a mechanism for families to obtain information on foster care, including specific requirements and resources for each State (Section 2(b)).
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Resource Collaboration: The Secretary of Defense will work with the Administration for Children and Families to obtain resources and training curricula specifically for military families (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Reduces Homelessness+3
- 7/8/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in Senate