Partnership Grants to Strengthen Families Affected by Parental Substance Use Disorder Act of 2024

This bill creates federal grants to support partnerships between child welfare agencies, substance use disorder treatment providers, courts, and other community services to better serve families where parents have substance use disorders. The grants require collaborative planning and implementation to improve child safety, parental recovery, and family stability, with minimum funding of $250,000 annually for planning and $500,000-$750,000 for implementation phases. The bill allocates $60 million annually from 2024-2029 ($30 million for regional grants, $30 million for statewide grants) and establishes performance metrics focused on safety, permanency, recovery, and family well-being. It also requires states to establish protocols coordinating child welfare and substance use disorder services, with implementation beginning in 2025. The bill aims to reduce out-of-home placements for children and improve outcomes for families affected by parental substance use disorders.