To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 5167

Bill 117 hr 5167, also known as the "Support for Older Foster Youth Act," aims to provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood. This bill also seeks to extend certain flexibilities provided for the program through fiscal year 2022, as outlined in division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

The John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood is a federal program that provides support and resources to youth aging out of the foster care system. This program helps these young adults transition into independent living by offering services such as housing assistance, education and employment support, and mental health services.

The "Support for Older Foster Youth Act" recognizes the unique challenges faced by older foster youth as they age out of the system and aims to provide them with the necessary support to successfully transition into adulthood. By extending certain flexibilities provided for the program and offering additional emergency support, this bill seeks to ensure that older foster youth have the resources and assistance they need to thrive. Overall, Bill 117 hr 5167 is focused on improving outcomes for older foster youth and ensuring that they have the support they need to succeed as they transition into adulthood.

Congressional Summary of HR 5167

This bill increases and extends through FY2022 emergency funding and extends through FY2022 certain flexibilities for states to administer foster care programs and services.

This includes expanding eligibility for services until a youth reaches age 27, permitting a youth who left foster care to voluntarily return to foster care, and suspending certain education and training requirements.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5167

Bill HR 5167 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 3, 2021. Bill HR 5167 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 3, 2021. Bill HR 5167's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. as of September 3, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5167

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5167

Primary Policy Focus

Families

Potential Impact Areas

- Adoption and foster care

- Appropriations

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Child safety and welfare

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5167

To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, and extend through fiscal year 2022 certain flexibilities provided for the program by division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and for other purposes.