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WV SB797
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Human Services to develop a coordinated continuum of independent living and transitional support services for youth preparing to exit or who have aged out of foster care
- Mandates three phases of supportive living arrangements: on-site independent living, scattered site living, and supportive independent living for youth transitioning to self-sufficiency
- Establishes a per diem rate structure for providers that must maximize federal Title IV-E reimbursement until age 21, include annual cost-of-living adjustments, and be reviewed for sufficiency every three years
- Requires youth likely to age out of care to receive information about available supports beginning at age 17 and annually thereafter until exiting care
- Implements a Continuous Quality Improvement process with biennial public reporting on outcomes including housing stability, employment, education, and permanency connections
Legislative Description
Continuing of independent living and transitional support services for youth
Human Services
Last Action
To Finance
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance2/11/2026
Health and Human Resources2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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