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Support for Foster Youth: Emergency Relief and Improved Services

This act aims to improve the lives of young people in foster care by providing them with urgent financial assistance and better services before placement in a foster family. Foster care stabilization agencies will receive grants to hire staff, purchase basic necessities, food, and prevent abuse, which should increase the safety and self-sufficiency of youth.
Key points
Foster care stabilization agencies will receive up to $1 million to assist foster youth.
Funds can be used for clothing, food, personnel, and emergency aid for young people in foster care.
The act aims to reduce the number of home transfers for foster youth.
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Additional Information
Foster Care Stabilization Act
Print number: HR 4299
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2021-07-01