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Foster Youth Support: Emergency Relief and Improved Pre-Placement Services

This Act aims to improve the situation of young people in foster care by establishing a grant program. Foster care stabilization agencies will receive funds to provide emergency relief, such as clothing and food, and to enhance pre-placement services. This initiative seeks to stabilize the lives of these young individuals and reduce the number of placement changes.
Key points
Foster care stabilization agencies will receive up to $1 million to support foster youth.
Funds can be used for emergency relief, including clothing (up to $250 per youth annually), food, and food preparation equipment.
Support also covers services to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect, and to promote safety and self-sufficiency.
The program aims to improve pre-placement services, potentially reducing the number of home transfers for foster youth.
Special outreach efforts for grants will target rural areas and Native American and Native Hawaiian communities.
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Additional Information
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023
Print number: HR 756
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2023-02-02