Congress is considering a bill to create a new grant program that helps foster children while they wait for a permanent home. It would give up to $1 million each to three different organizations to provide emergency help and better support services.
Local nonprofits, community groups, and faith-based organizations that work with foster youth can apply for these grants. The money can be used to hire staff, buy food, and provide up to $250 per year for clothing and personal items for each child.
The goal is to make life more stable for kids in the foster system, especially those between homes. By providing basic needs and better supervision, the program aims to prevent abuse and help these young people stay safe and healthy during a difficult transition.
This program only starts if the government increases overall funding for child welfare research by at least $5 million compared to the year before. If that happens, the money will be prioritized for these stabilization grants.
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Feb 9, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in Senate
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026
Bill NumberS 3802
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
