; and (E) can demonstrate that each beneficiary of a social service program received written notice of the protections set forth in this section prior to enrolling in or receiving services from such program. 609. Specialized federal financial assistance to an entire entity (a) Any religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society that is otherwise eligible for Federal financial assistance that is awarded to entities to support the safety or infrastructure of the entity cannot be excluded from assistance because of its religious beliefs or practices. Such assistance includes Federal financial assistance for historic preservation, disaster recovery, or facilities security. The religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society shall be deemed in compliance with section 601, provided that funds used for procurement from a third-party vendor must be used in a manner that complies with section 601. (b) For the purposes of this subsection, a religious educational institution or daycare center that receives funds under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act shall not be deemed a recipient of Federal financial assistance. 610. Federal financial assistance for adoption and foster care (a) Congressional findings and declaration of policy The Congress hereby finds and declares the following: (1) At-risk children deserve a safe and caring family, and reducing the number of vulnerable children without a permanent home is in the Federal interest. (2) There is a national deficit in the number of adoptive and foster parents and the private agencies qualified to serve these children. Federal and State governments should cooperate to encourage new agencies to join the effort to serve the needs of vulnerable children, alongside private agencies that have already been doing that crucial work for decades, including agencies whose commitment to serve arises from profound religious convictions. (3) By providing safe and welcoming homes to vulnerable children, adoptive and foster care