Senate Bill 968 aims to enhance the Family Foundations home visitation program by increasing funding for parental education on social media and its effects on children. The bill proposes an increase of $500,000 in general purpose revenue to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) for the fiscal year 2026-27. This funding will support initiatives that educate parents on healthy practices related to social media use, targeting those who are eligible for Medical Assistance and assessed to be at risk of poor birth outcomes or child abuse and neglect.

The bill modifies the current law regarding the distribution of grants under the Family Foundations program, which provides home visitation services to at-risk parents. The new funding is intended to bolster the existing framework by specifically addressing the growing concerns surrounding social media's impact on children and equipping parents with the necessary knowledge to navigate these challenges effectively.