H.R.3070 - Families for Orphans Act of 2009

To encourage the development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for the preservation and reunification of families and the provision of permanent parental care for orphans, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To encourage the development and implementation of a comprehensive, global strategy for the preservation and reunification of families and the provision of permanent parental care for orphans, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: Families for Orphans Act of 2009 as introduced.

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Official Summary

6/26/2009--Introduced.Families for Orphans Act of 2009 - Establishes within the Department of State the Office for Orphan Policy Diplomacy and Development which shall support: (1) the preservation and reunification of families; and (2) the provision of permanent parental care for orphans.

Official Summary

6/26/2009--Introduced.Families for Orphans Act of 2009 - Establishes within the Department of State the Office for Orphan Policy Diplomacy and Development which shall support:
(1) the preservation and reunification of families; and
(2) the provision of permanent parental care for orphans. Directs the President to establish the Policy Coordinating Committee which shall monitor and support international efforts in family preservation, family reunification, and permanent parental care for orphans. Authorizes the President to provide assistance to foreign countries:
(1) for family preservation, family reunification, and orphan care efforts; and
(2) to meet minimum standards required for such assistance. Authorizes the Secretary of State to make grants to nongovernmental agencies to promote permanent parental care for orphans. Directs the Secretary to:
(1) initiate a study to identify global best practices for preserving and reunifying families and providing permanent parental care for orphans; and
(2) carry out a global best practices pilot program.

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06/28/09
Bill Introduced to Address Global Lack of Parents for Epidemic ...

... 2009 -- The Families for Orphans Coalition announces support today for The Families for Orphans Act, introduced in the House on Friday (HR 3070). ...

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12/30/10
Transparency AZ » Blog Archive » GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: Call for ...

o Oppose the Families for Orphans Act (S. 1458/HR 3070) and educate Congress and the public about the importance of family and community-based care. 4. Advance Child Survival and Maternal Health: The Justice for Children Action Network ...

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12/18/10
Dr. Paul Zeitz: GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: Call for "Justice for ...

Oppose the Families for Orphans Act (S. 1458/H.R. 3070) and educate Congress and the public about the importance of family and community-based care. 4. Advance Child Survival and Maternal Health: The Justice for Children Action Network ...

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12/18/10
Dr. Paul Zeitz: GLOBAL ACTION ALERT: Call for “Justice for ...

1458/HR 3070) as well as educate Congress as well as the public around the importance of family as well as community-based care. 4. Advance Child Survival as well as Maternal Health: The Justice for Children Action Network will seek to ...

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