Increases funding for the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program to support older youth transitioning from foster care.
The Supporting Older Foster Youth Act increases funding for the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program under the Social Security Act. The bill raises the annual funding from $143,000,000 to $163,000,000 to better support older youth who have experienced foster care. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2026.
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