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Protecting Foster Youth Benefits for Self-Sufficiency

New legislation aims to ensure that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits for children in foster care are used for their needs, not state costs. The act mandates the creation of plans to manage these funds to support children's self-sufficiency after leaving foster care, and provides them with financial literacy training.
Key points
Foster children's social security benefits cannot be used by the state to cover foster care costs.
Mandatory plans for managing benefits will be developed for each child to support their future needs and self-sufficiency.
Foster children will be screened for eligibility for social security benefits and receive assistance in applying.
Financial literacy training, including budgeting and saving, will be provided to foster children.
Attorneys or guardians ad litem for foster children will be notified of decisions regarding benefit payments.
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Print number: 117_HR_9654
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Process start date: 2022-12-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Foster Youth Resources to Promote Self-Sufficiency Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9654.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Foster children's social security benefits cannot be used by the state to cover foster care costs.
  • Mandatory plans for managing benefits will be developed for each child to support their future needs and self-sufficiency.
  • Foster children will be screened for eligibility for social security benefits and receive assistance in applying.
  • Financial literacy training, including budgeting and saving, will be provided to foster children.
  • Attorneys or guardians ad litem for foster children will be notified of decisions regarding benefit payments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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