FFPSA: Task Force Report: Recommendation for Implementation, February 3, 2021

(2021) FFPSA: Task Force Report: Recommendation for Implementation, February 3, 2021. Judicial Branch

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Abstract

The Family First Prevention Services Act (“Family First”) was signed into law on February 9, 2018. Family First is a funding bill for child welfare services that enables states to use federal funds available under parts B and E of Title IV of the Social Security Act. The new law intends to supplement — not supplant — state funding for prevention services. The bill’s two major provisions, Part I – Prevention Activities under Title IV-E, and Part IV – Ensuring the Necessity of a Placement that is not a Foster Family Home were of particular concern when contemplating implementation in Iowa. Under Family First, money is now available to states through Title IV-E for time-limited services to avert entries into foster care.