Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)

Signed into law as part of Public Law (P.L.) 115–123 and has several provisions to enhance support services for families to help children remain at home, reduce the unnecessary use of congregate care, and build the capacity of communities to support children and families. The law enables states and territories to use funds for prevention services, such as: Evidence-based mental health programs Substance abuse prevention and treatment In-home parent skill-based programs Kinship navigator programs