FamiliesAdoption and foster careChild care and developmentFamily relationshipsFamily services
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.
Who this affects
youth in foster care · caregivers · support networks
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill helps youth in foster care build lasting relationships with adults and peers.
2It requires states to provide guidance on how to support these connections effectively.
3The bill emphasizes the importance of youth participation in their own permanency planning.
4It aims to reduce isolation by ensuring youth have access to multiple support networks.
