To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act, to require States to guarantee legal representation to children and parents involved in child protection proceedings, under the program of Federal payments for foster care, prevention, and permanency, and for other purposes.

This bill would change the Social Security Act to require states to provide free legal representation to both children and parents who are involved in child protection cases, such as proceedings related to foster care. It is connected to the federal program that helps pay for foster care, prevention services, and efforts to find permanent homes for children. No official summary is available for this bill.

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