In CommitteeFiled May 21, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH] (R)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 21, 2026
Summary
The CONNECT Act rewrites the purpose of the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program to help youth 14 and older develop lasting supportive relationships with adults, mentors, and peers, and to give them a stronger voice in their permanency plans. It also directs the HHS Secretary to issue guidance within a year on eligible services, best practices, outreach standards, and documentation. The goal is to reduce isolation and improve outcomes for foster‑care youth transitioning to adulthood.
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