HR 7529
Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, the Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act, aims to improve support for young people aging out of the foster care system by requiring states to consider legal issues in their case planning. It expands the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program to include access to legal counseling and ensures states address legal challenges like housing, education, employment, and family connections. The bill also mandates a certification from state officials demonstrating that legal issues are being considered during case planning.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.