The CONNECT Act updates the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program to emphasize the importance of long-term relationships for youth transitioning from.

The CONNECT Act amends the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to reflect the importance of long-term relationships for youth in foster care. It updates the program's purposes to include supporting youth in developing and maintaining supportive relationships with adults, mentors, and peers. The Act also mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states and tribal agencies on best practices for peer support, mentoring, and relationship-building, including standards for outreach and documentation.

The CONNECT Act updates the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program to emphasize the importance of long-term relationships for youth transitioning from.

The CONNECT Act amends the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to reflect the importance of long-term relationships for youth in foster care. It updates the program's purposes to include supporting youth in developing and maintaining supportive relationships with adults, mentors, and peers. The Act also mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states and tribal agencies on best practices for peer support, mentoring, and relationship-building, including standards for outreach and documentation.