CONNECT Act

The bill, designated as S. 4634 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend section 477 of the Social Security Act. The purpose of this bill is to update the goals of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood to align with research findings and insights from youth with lived experience. Specifically, the bill emphasizes the significance of long-term relationships in shaping the future success of individuals transitioning from foster care to adulthood.