S. 4797In Committee
Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require states to include youth legal issues in foster care case planning and allow Chafee program funds for legal services and counseling during transition to adulthood
Key points
- Require case planning review
- Allow Chafee funds use
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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