Senate bill introduced to provide support for pregnant and parenting foster youth
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Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) has introduced the Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act in the Senate. The bill aims to change how federal funds are used to assist foster children who are pregnant or already have children of their own.
Why it matters: This is a targeted legislative change that would allow social service agencies more flexibility in how they spend money to support foster youth who are parents.
Who it affects
- Foster youth who are pregnant or parenting
This information comes from Congress.gov; readers should consult the official bill text before relying on it for legal or policy decisions.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document