Kevin Brady: “this act ought to probably be entitled the Get Foster Children Out of the System Into a Safe Home As Soon As Possible…”

“this act ought to probably be entitled the Get Foster Children Out of the System Into a Safe Home As Soon As Possible Act, as it has real consequences for our foster children. There have been so often foster children, even in the best system, that are lost in that system. These delays can be as, Tom DeLay has told you, just so harmful for them. Moving them forward is the right thing to do, and it is a possible thing to do. Each week on TV, we watch on ``Home Makeover'' a set of people come together and build a complete home for a family in one week. Why can't we find a good, safe loving home for children in 2 months? It is important we do this. Our family has been through two home studies in our adoption, and I know what a difference how soon and how accurate and how important these home studies can be done. We ought not let a State line get in the way of helping these children. I can tell you that Tom DeLay has been such an advocate and champion for children. When you see the work of Rio Bend, what he and his wife are doing, it is just remarkable. I strongly support this bill.”