Children's Ombudsman Act

Summary

Children's Ombudsman Act - Amends title IV (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) (AFDC) of the Social Security Act to provide for three-year grants to State agencies to establish and operate an Office of the State Children's Ombudsman. Requires such an Office to identify, investigate, and resolve complaints made by, or on behalf of, AFDC recipients or their parents or guardians about actions or inaction by children's services providers, public agencies, or health and social service agencies that may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, or rights of such recipients. Specifies related Office responsibilities, including reviewing pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and recommending changes. Authorizes appropriations.

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 20 June 1994

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  Introduced in Senate · EN · 20 June 1994

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 20 June 1994

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