Foster Youth Earned Benefits Protection for Success Act; enact.

Summary

The bill orders Mississippi’s Department of Child Protection Services to determine within 60 days if a child in its care receives or could qualify for earned federal benefits, to apply for those benefits, and to serve as the child’s representative payee when no other suitable payee exists. It creates a savings plan that holds the benefits in a trust or similar account and allows the youth to access portions when they meet milestones such as graduating, obtaining a driver’s license, or maintaining steady employment. The aim is to protect the child’s assets and promote financial independence before they age out of foster care.

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