Requires local social services districts to manage federal social security benefits for foster children.

New York S07778 mandates local social services districts to screen, apply for, and manage retirement, survivors, and disability insurance, supplemental security income, veterans', and other federal social security benefits on behalf of children in foster care. It outlines the responsibilities of local commissioners appointed as representative payees, including developing financial plans, providing financial literacy training, and ensuring benefits are used for children's needs not covered by foster care or health insurance.

Requires local social services districts to manage federal social security benefits for foster children.

New York S07778 mandates local social services districts to screen, apply for, and manage retirement, survivors, and disability insurance, supplemental security income, veterans', and other federal social security benefits on behalf of children in foster care. It outlines the responsibilities of local commissioners appointed as representative payees, including developing financial plans, providing financial literacy training, and ensuring benefits are used for children's needs not covered by foster care or health insurance.