Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act
A bill to amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to improve supports for expectant and parenting youth who have experienced foster care by strengthening coordination with the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, and for other purposes.
This bill, SB5096, aims to enhance support for young people who have been in foster care and are either expecting a child or are already parents. It does this by improving coordination with the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program. This program provides support and services to new and expectant parents to help them raise healthy children.
The bill specifically targets expectant and parenting youth who have experienced foster care, ensuring they receive better support and resources. By integrating with the existing home visiting program, the bill seeks to create a more cohesive support system for these vulnerable individuals and their children.
SB5096 was introduced on July 23, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Finance for further review. This committee will assess the bill's details, potential impact, and feasibility before any further legislative action.
