HR 2847 & S 1215 Aim to Improve Services for Older Foster Youth

HR 2847 was Introduced by Representative John Faso (R-NY), Representative Tom Reed (R-NY) and Representative Karen Bass (D-CA) and extends the Chaffee Foster Care Independence Program for older youth from age 21 to age 23. The same bill in the Senate, S 1215 was introduced by Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Senators Jack Reed (D-RI). These 2 bills update the Family First Prevention Services Act.