Strengthening Working Families Act of 2001

The Strengthening Working Families Act of 2001 (S. 685) was a legislative proposal designed to increase financial support and social services for low-income families. The bill aimed to expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for families with children and provide tax credits to businesses that offer child care services for their employees.

Beyond tax changes, the bill sought to modernize child support enforcement by preventing non-custodial parents who owe significant back support from obtaining U.S. visas and allowing for better information sharing between government agencies. It also proposed funding for state-level programs focused on promoting responsible fatherhood and strengthening two-parent households. Additionally, the legislation intended to increase federal funding for foster care transition programs and social service block grants to help states provide a wider range of community-based family support.