Labor and EmploymentEducation programs fundingEmployment and training programsVocational and technical educationAdoption and foster careYouth employment and child labor
Why This Matters
The Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act expands education and job training options for young people who have experienced foster care. It aims to provide them with the skills and support they need to succeed in the workforce.
If you are a young person who has been in foster care, you could get more help for education and job training.
Who this affects
Young people aged 14 and older · Foster care youth
What changes is this bill making?
1This bill helps young people who have been in foster care get job training and education.
2It lowers the age requirement for support from 16 to 14 years old.
3Participants can receive funding for college, vocational training, or apprenticeships.
4The bill allows youth to access support for up to six years in certain cases.
5It defines remedial education to help youth earn their high school diploma or prepare for further education.
