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        <text><![CDATA[ <p><strong>Protecting Sibling Relationships in Foster Care Act</strong></p> <p>This bill requires the Administration for Children and Families to establish a competitive pilot grant program for foster care agencies to increase the placement of siblings together in foster care.</p>]]></text>
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