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This bill increases federal funding for the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood, which helps young people age out of the foster care system prepare for independent living. The legislation raises the program's annual funding from the current cap of $143 million to $163 million per year, providing an additional $20 million annually to support older youth transitioning out of foster care. The funding increase takes effect on October 1, 2026, and continues indefinitely at the new level. This program serves young people typically aged 16 to 21 who are still in foster care or have recently left the system, offering services like housing assistance, job training, and education support to help them achieve successful transitions to adulthood.

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