Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act of 2026 expands education and workforce training opportunities for youth who have experienced.

The Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act of 2026 amends the John H. Chaffee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood. It increases the maximum education and training voucher amount from $5,000 to $12,000. The bill also provides greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education, including costs for registered apprenticeship programs, general equivalency degrees, and remedial education. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will develop model guidance for states to implement these changes.

Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act of 2026 expands education and workforce training opportunities for youth who have experienced.

The Foster Youth Education and Workforce Opportunity Act of 2026 amends the John H. Chaffee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood. It increases the maximum education and training voucher amount from $5,000 to $12,000. The bill also provides greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education, including costs for registered apprenticeship programs, general equivalency degrees, and remedial education. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will develop model guidance for states to implement these changes.