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Enhanced Mental Health Support for Youth in and Exiting Foster Care.

This Act establishes a national navigation program providing 24-hour text and hotline support for mental health and resource access for current and former foster youth up to age 28. It also mandates that states dedicate at least 10% of their foster care funds to developing comprehensive mental health systems, ensuring continuity of care and privacy protections for youth in the system. These changes aim to significantly improve access to timely and appropriate mental health and substance use disorder treatments.
Key points
Creation of a 24-hour national text line and toll-free hotline, staffed by individuals with lived experience, to help foster youth navigate mental health, housing, and educational resources.
States must allocate a minimum of 10% of their foster care expenditures to comprehensive mental health systems, including non-pharmaceutical treatments and peer support specialists.
New requirements ensure continuity of mental health and substance use disorder treatment, even when a youth changes placement settings or leaves the foster care system.
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Print number: 118_S_2836
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Foster Youth Mental Health Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2836.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a 24-hour national text line and toll-free hotline, staffed by individuals with lived experience, to help foster youth navigate mental health, housing, and educational resources.
  • States must allocate a minimum of 10% of their foster care expenditures to comprehensive mental health systems, including non-pharmaceutical treatments and peer support specialists.
  • New requirements ensure continuity of mental health and substance use disorder treatment, even when a youth changes placement settings or leaves the foster care system.
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 Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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