H.R. 2667 would amend part B of title IV of the Social Security Act to provide grants to States to establish or expand quality programs providing home visitation for families with young children and families expecting children.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editEarly Support for Families Act - Amends part B (Child and Family Services) of title IV of the wikiSocial Security Act to authorize grants to states for quality home visitation programs for families with young children and befamilies expecting children.

Specifies the firstuse of grants for high quality programs with well-trained and competent staff that adhere to provide a detailed summaryclear evidence-based models of the bill!)home visitation that have demonstrated significant positive effects on important program-determined child and parenting outcomes, such as reducing abuse and neglect and improving child health and development.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/2/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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