Foster youth would get more support to build lasting relationships and plan for their future.
This bill would update a federal program to help young people who have been in foster care at age 14 or older build strong, lasting relationships with adults and peers. It would also help them understand their rights for future planning. These changes aim to reduce isolation and ensure they have support networks as they become adults.
Today, the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood has certain stated purposes. This bill would remove an existing purpose and replace it with two new ones. These new purposes would specifically focus on helping youth aged 14 or older who have been in foster care build and keep lasting relationships, reduce isolation, and understand their rights regarding their permanency plans.
HR 7995 · 119th Congress · March 19, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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