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US SB3802
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes 3 demonstration grants of up to $1,000,000 each to foster care stabilization agencies for emergency relief and pre-placement services for foster youth under age 26
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Grant recipients have 3 years to spend funds, with allowable uses including hiring personnel, providing clothing (up to $250 per youth per year), purchasing food and equipment, and child abuse prevention services
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Requires the Secretary to reserve $45,000 for administration and technical assistance, with special outreach to rural areas, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations
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Mandates a Congressional report evaluating grant usage, case outcomes for benefitting foster youth, and number of home transfers experienced
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Funded through excess appropriations when annual amounts under Section 426(a) of the Social Security Act exceed the previous fiscal year by more than $5,000,000
Legislative Description
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026
Families
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
2/9/2026