Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act

This bill changes the federal program that helps young people who have been in foster care move toward adulthood (the John H. Chafee program under Section 477 of the Social Security Act). It adds a new program purpose: connecting foster youth who are pregnant or parenting with home visiting and support services offered through the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. States would have to certify that they have processes to give these youth information about home visiting services. States could also use their program funds for case management and resource coordination for youth who are expecting or parenting. The changes would take effect one year after the bill becomes law.

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Sponsors

• Tim Scott Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors