H.R.5640 - Birthparent Assistance Act of 2008

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide services for birthparents who have placed a child for adoption, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Birthparent Assistance Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Official: To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide services for birthparents who have placed a child for adoption, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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Official Summary

3/14/2008--Introduced.
Birthparent Assistance Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide certain post-legal adoption services, counseling, and a nationally-available hotline for birthparents who have placed a child for adoption.

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03/29/08
Thank you congress!

Representatives Jean Schmidt (R-OH) and James Oberstar (D-MN) introduced HR 5640, the Birth Parent Assistance Act of 2008, which would provide post-placement counseling services for birthparents who have placed a child for adoption. ...

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