Supporting Older Foster Youth Act

Key Points

• This bill increases federal money for a program that helps older kids in foster care prepare for life as adults. It raises the yearly budget from $143 million to $163 million.
• The money goes to the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program. This program provides services like help with housing, job training, and education for young people who are leaving the foster care system.
• If passed, the new funding level would start on October 1, 2026. This extra $20 million each year is meant to update the program and better meet the needs of these young adults.
• This effort is led by both Democrats and Republicans in the House of Representatives. They want to ensure that youth who leave foster care have a better chance of succeeding on their own.

Impact Analysis

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