Explore all the laws we’ve helped pass to protect children

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Safety

Keeping children safe in aggravating circumstances
Helping children in chronic drug abuse
Mandating Substance-Exposed Newborn Data
Mandatory Searches for Missing Children
Mandatory Searches for Missing Children
Protecting Children with Identification Cards

Family

Protections

Reducing Court Delays 
Stronger Penalties for Perpetrators
Lawyers for All Foster Kids
Caregiver and Foster Parent Participation in Court Cases
Best Interests Guidance
Protecting Children’s Federal Benefits