Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018

Bill: 115-hr-5889
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2018-05-21
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health

Child safety and welfare

Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

Family services

Health programs administration and funding
Latest action: action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Summaries:
action_date: 2018-05-21
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><b>Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018</b></p> <p>This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to provide resources to early childhood care and education providers and other professionals working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be affected by a family member's or other adult's substance abuse. Such resources must include information on risk-assessment, age-appropriate care, and response options that support the whole family.</p>

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5889 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 21, 2018 Mr. Brat (for himself and Mr. O'Halleran ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate information, resources, and if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on ways to properly recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018 . 2. Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse (a) Dissemination of information The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disseminate information, resources, and, if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on— (1) ways to properly recognize children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse by a family member or other adult, and (2) how to respond appropriately in order to provide for the safety and well-being of young children and their families. (b) Goals The information, resources, and technical assistance provided under subsection (a) shall— (1) educate early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on understanding and identifying the early signs and risk factors of children who might be impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse, (2) suggest age-appropriate communication tools, procedures, and practices for trauma-informed care, including ways to prevent or mitigate the effects of trauma, (3) provide options for responding to children impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse that consider the needs of the child and family, including recommending resources and referrals for evidence-based services to support such family, and (4) promote whole-family and multi-generational approaches to prevent separation and support re-unification of families whenever possible and in the best interest of the child. (c) Rule of construction Such information, resources, and if applicable, technical assistance, shall not be construed to amend the requirements under— (1) the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.), (2) the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.), or (3) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.).

tv_txt: IIB 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5889 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 14, 2018 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions AN ACT To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate information, resources, and if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on ways to properly recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018 . 2. Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse (a) Dissemination of information The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disseminate information, resources, and, if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on— (1) ways to properly recognize children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse by a family member or other adult; and (2) how to respond appropriately in order to provide for the safety and well-being of young children and their families. (b) Goals The information, resources, and technical assistance provided under subsection (a) shall— (1) educate early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on understanding and identifying the early signs and risk factors of children who might be impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse; (2) suggest age-appropriate communication tools, procedures, and practices for trauma-informed care, including ways to prevent or mitigate the effects of trauma; (3) provide options for responding to children impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse that consider the needs of the child and family, including recommending resources and referrals for evidence-based services to support such family; and (4) promote whole-family and multi-generational approaches to prevent separation and support re-unification of families whenever possible and in the best interest of the child. (c) Rule of construction Such information, resources, and if applicable, technical assistance, shall not be construed to amend the requirements under— (1) the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.); (2) the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.); or (3) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.).

Passed the House of Representatives June 13, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5889 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to disseminate information, resources, and if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on ways to properly recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act of 2018 . 2. Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse (a) Dissemination of information The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall disseminate information, resources, and, if requested, technical assistance to early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on— (1) ways to properly recognize children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse by a family member or other adult; and (2) how to respond appropriately in order to provide for the safety and well-being of young children and their families. (b) Goals The information, resources, and technical assistance provided under subsection (a) shall— (1) educate early childhood care and education providers and professionals working with young children on understanding and identifying the early signs and risk factors of children who might be impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse; (2) suggest age-appropriate communication tools, procedures, and practices for trauma-informed care, including ways to prevent or mitigate the effects of trauma; (3) provide options for responding to children impacted by trauma due to exposure to substance abuse that consider the needs of the child and family, including recommending resources and referrals for evidence-based services to support such family; and (4) promote whole-family and multi-generational approaches to prevent separation and support re-unification of families whenever possible and in the best interest of the child. (c) Rule of construction Such information, resources, and if applicable, technical assistance, shall not be construed to amend the requirements under— (1) the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 9858 et seq.); (2) the Head Start Act ( 42 U.S.C. 9831 et seq.); or (3) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.).

Passed the House of Representatives June 13, 2018. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.