42 USC 290ee-5a - Sobriety treatment and recovery teams

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 290ee–5a.

Sobriety treatment and recovery teams

(a)

In general

(b)

Allowable uses

A grant awarded under this section may be used for one or more of the following activities:

(1)

Training eligible staff, including social workers, social services coordinators, child welfare specialists, substance use disorder treatment professionals, and mentors.

(2)

Expanding access to substance use disorder treatment services and drug testing.

(3)

Enhancing data sharing with law enforcement agencies, child welfare agencies, substance use disorder treatment providers, judges, and court personnel.

(4)

Program evaluation and technical assistance.

(c)

Program requirements

A State, unit of local government, or tribal government receiving a grant under this section shall—

(1)

serve only families for which—

(A)

there is an open record with the child welfare agency; and

(B)

substance use disorder was a reason for the record or finding described in paragraph (1); 1

 So in original. Probably should be “subparagraph (A)”.

and

(2)

coordinate any grants awarded under this section with any grant awarded under section 629g(f) of this title focused on improving outcomes for children affected by substance abuse.

(d)

Technical assistance

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 550A, formerly § 550, as added Pub. L. 115–271, title VIII, § 8214, Oct. 24, 2018, 132 Stat. 4116; renumbered § 550A, Pub. L. 117–328, div. FF, title I, § 1237, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5677.)

cite as: 42 USC 290ee-5a