Federal Disability Benefits for Foster Care Youth

Summary

The bill amends state law so that every child entering foster care must be screened for eligibility for federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and survivor benefits. County child‑welfare departments must apply for those benefits within 45 days of a positive screening and review cases annually if initially ineligible. The goal is to ensure that federal aid is set aside for each eligible youth and that its use is transparent.

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