Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7995

Foster Care: Building Lifelong Support Networks

CONNECT Act

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This bill updates a federal program to help kids in foster care who are 14 or older. It focuses on helping them build and keep long-term relationships with mentors, family members, and friends who can support them as they grow up.
The goal is to make sure young people leaving foster care are not isolated. By building a network of lifelong connections, they will have people to turn to for advice and help even after they are no longer in the government's care.
The plan requires the government to create new rules and best practices for states. These rules will cover things like how to train mentors and how to help siblings stay connected to each other while they are in the system.
Young people will also get more power to help plan their own futures. The bill ensures they receive written information about the services available to them and the specific steps being taken to find them a permanent home or family.

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Mar 19, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Mar 19, 2026

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

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CONNECT Act

Bill NumberHR 7995

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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