H.R. 9485: Supporting Older Foster Youth Act

This bill would update the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, a federal program that helps young people who have experienced foster care as they prepare to become adults.

What the bill does

• It raises the program’s annual funding level from $143 million to $163 million each fiscal year.
• The new funding level would begin on October 1, 2026.

What that means in plain terms

The bill would provide more federal money for services and support aimed at older foster youth and young adults leaving foster care. The underlying program is meant to help with the transition to adulthood, which can include things like education, job training, housing-related support, and other services designed to help young people become more independent.

What it does not do

• It does not change who is eligible for the program.
• It does not spell out new services or requirements.
• It does not change how the program is administered, other than increasing the authorized funding amount.

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