Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes against Fatalities Act of 2025; Kid PROOF Act of 2025
Summary
The Kid PROOF Act of 2025 amends the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to enhance substance abuse treatment and suicide prevention services for children, adolescents, and young adults. It authorizes the use of certain grants to prevent suicide or overdose by children, adolescents, and young adults. The bill expands the types of entities eligible for grants and includes provisions for counseling and resources for parents or legal guardians.
Expected Effects
This act will likely increase access to mental health and substance abuse treatment for young people. It also provides resources for parents to prevent overdose and suicide. The act extends the authorization of grants through 2030 and allocates specific funding for prevention and treatment interventions.
Potential Benefits
- Increased access to substance abuse and suicide prevention services for children and adolescents.
- Provides resources and counseling for parents and legal guardians.
- Expands the types of eligible entities to include healthcare agencies and children's hospitals.
- Extends grant authorization through 2030, ensuring continued funding.
- Allocates a minimum of $2,000,000 for specific prevention and treatment interventions.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased government spending, potentially impacting the federal budget.
- Potential for ineffective programs if not properly implemented and monitored.
- Possible challenges in ensuring parental consent for minors in all situations.
- Risk of funds being misallocated or used inefficiently.
- Limited scope, focusing primarily on substance abuse and suicide, potentially neglecting other mental health issues.
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Constitutional Alignment
The Kid PROOF Act appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause, as it aims to promote the health and well-being of children and adolescents. The expansion of healthcare access and provision of resources for parents can be seen as an effort to improve the overall welfare of the population. The act does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).