Lawmakers and officials are actively discussing ways to support foster youth as they age out of the system. Representatives Zach Nunn, Randy Feenstra, and Judy Chu have introduced legislation aimed at connecting more children with foster families and providing incentives to states to continue child welfare services for foster youth through age 21. The Work and Welfare Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. LaHood, is holding a hearing to investigate ways to support youth as they age out of foster care, highlighting the need for more resources to help unite kids with supportive families.
Excited to introduce the Increasing Access to Foster Care Through Age 21 Act today w/@RepHouchin! At @WaysMeansCmte, I discussed how it offers incentives to states to continue child welfare services for foster youth thru age 21, reducing the challenges of aging out at 18 alone. https://t.co/DcdFOjU7D3
As a father of four, I believe that every child deserves a loving home. However, our nation’s foster care system faces enormous challenges towards achieving this goal. I introduced legislation — which will be voted on today — to connect more children with foster families. #IA04 https://t.co/6aAbYjmwTU
Today, the Work and Welfare Subcommittee, chaired by @RepLaHood, is holding a hearing investigating ways to support youth as they age out of foster care. TUNE IN @ 2:00 PM https://t.co/h2nnS3u6z9
Today, the Work and Welfare Subcommittee, chaired by @RepLaHood, is holding a hearing investigating ways to support youth as they age out of foster care. TUNE IN @ 2:00 PM: https://t.co/h2nnS3u6z9
Being a foster parent to our two beautiful daughters was a remarkably rewarding — and also challenging — experience. I’ve seen firsthand the need for more resources to help unite kids with supportive families. This bill will help ensure more kids finding loving homes. https://t.co/Bv1TJ2VEIT