California AB1080 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to ensure foster youth are screened for federal Social Security Administration benefits.

California AB1080 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to mandate that every youth over 16 years in foster care be screened for federal Social Security Administration benefits. The county must assist in applying for these benefits and ensure they are not used to offset foster care costs. If a youth is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) but receives more in Aid to Families with Dependent Children-Foster Care (AFDC-FC), the county must supplement the SSI benefit with nonfederal AFDC-FC resources.

California AB1080 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to ensure foster youth are screened for federal Social Security Administration benefits.

California AB1080 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to mandate that every youth over 16 years in foster care be screened for federal Social Security Administration benefits. The county must assist in applying for these benefits and ensure they are not used to offset foster care costs. If a youth is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) but receives more in Aid to Families with Dependent Children-Foster Care (AFDC-FC), the county must supplement the SSI benefit with nonfederal AFDC-FC resources.