Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act

Hozzl · 2026-07-08T16:37:25Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4797 Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Families. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/8/2026, 4:37 PM

Summary of Bill S 4797

This bill, designated as S. 4797 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 16, 2026, aims to compel states to incorporate legal matters concerning youth into case planning processes. It also presents states with the choice to utilize resources from the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for successful Transition to Adulthood to facilitate access to legal services and counseling for this demographic.

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Current Status of Bill S 4797

Bill S 4797 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 16, 2026. Bill S 4797 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 16, 2026. Bill S 4797's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 16, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4797

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4797

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Families

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4797

A bill to require States to consider legal issues affecting youth as part of case planning and to provide States with the option to use funds from the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for successful Transition to Adulthood to support access to legal services and counseling.