Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Act

This bill would require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, working with the Department of Labor, to study federal, state, and private job training and apprenticeship programs for current and former foster youth. The departments would report their findings and recommendations to Congress within one year. After the study, Health and Human Services would create a competitive grant program for states, schools, employers, and nonprofit or faith-based groups to expand job training and apprenticeships for these youth, with up to $50 million per year authorized. The bill would also allow federal education and training vouchers for youth leaving foster care to be used for short-term programs that grant credentials, such as registered apprenticeships and certificate programs.

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Sponsors

• Zachary Nunn Republican sponsor
• 5 cosponsors