Promoting Permanency Through Kinship Families Act

# Promoting Permanency Through Kinship Families Act (HR 5583) **What the bill would do:** This bill aims to improve support for children in the foster care system by strengthening kinship care—arrangements where children are placed with relatives rather than unrelated foster families. The legislation would likely enhance federal funding, resources, and support services for relatives who become caregivers for children who cannot live with their parents. **Who it affects:** The bill would primarily benefit children in foster care, their relatives serving as kinship caregivers, and child welfare agencies. It may also affect federal and state budgets dedicated to child welfare programs. **Current status:** HR 5583 was introduced by Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) in the 119th Congress.

The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed.