Why This Matters
This bill updates the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program to focus on helping youth in foster care develop strong, supportive relationships with adults and peers.
If you are a youth in foster care, this bill will help you create lasting connections with supportive adults and peers starting in 2027.
Affects: This bill affects youth aged 14 and older who are in foster care, as well as their caregivers and support networks.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill helps youth in foster care build lasting relationships with adults and peers. 2. It requires states to provide guidance on how to support these connections effectively. 3. The bill emphasizes the importance of youth participation in their own permanency planning. 4. It aims to reduce isolation by ensuring youth have access to multiple support networks.
Who is affected?
This bill affects youth aged 14 and older who are in foster care, as well as their caregivers and support networks.