Supporting Older Foster Youth Act
To support modernization of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to better meet the needs of older youth who experienced foster care.
This bill, HB9485, aims to enhance the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program by modernizing it to better support older youth transitioning out of foster care. It targets youth who have spent more time in foster care and seeks to provide them with improved resources and opportunities as they move into adulthood.
The bill would primarily affect older youth who have been in foster care, providing them with better support systems, education, and job training to help them succeed in adulthood. This could include access to higher education, vocational training, and other services that help ensure a smoother transition to independent living.
HB9485 was introduced on June 25, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. The bill is currently in its initial stages, and more details about its progress will be available as it moves through the legislative process.
