Findings

Congress finds as follows: (1) There are approximately 174,000,000 parents, caregivers, and youth in the United States. (2) Many parents, caregivers, and youth often do not have an immediate connection to someone who can offer trusted guidance when facing personal challenges. (3) Parents, caregivers, and youth could benefit from an effective helpline that fosters the strengths parents have, which would improve family relationships, as well as community life and society overall to foster the future for American children and families. (4) Congress recognizes that helpline prevention services will support parents and caregivers in positively addressing child development concerns and responding to child maltreatment, substance misuse, and other personal and family challenges. (5) Congress recognizes that helpline prevention services promote safety and stability by reducing harmful influences and encouraging protective behaviors through weekly, trusted, and stable engagement programs.