Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026

This bill would create a federal demonstration grant program under the Social Security Act to help foster youth. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would award 3 grants of up to $1,000,000 each to local public or nonprofit foster care stabilization agencies, including community or faith-based groups, to provide emergency relief and improve services for foster youth waiting for placement. Agencies would have 3 years to spend the money and would return any unused funds. Grant money could pay for staff, food, clothing and personal items (up to $250 per youth per year), and services to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect. The Secretary would report to Congress on how the grants were used, including case outcomes and the number of home transfers for each youth served.

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Sponsors

• Don Bacon Republican sponsor
• 3 cosponsors