Strengthening the financial stability of persons in the care of the department of children, youth, and families.

Summary

Starting in 2027, Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families may no longer apply a foster‑care youth’s Social Security or other benefit payments as reimbursement for the state’s care expenses. The department must check whether extended foster‑care youths (ages 18‑21) qualify for Social Security benefits, help them become payees, set up appropriate bank accounts, and provide or arrange a representative if they cannot manage the money themselves. It also sets rules for how the department’s secretary must hold, disburse, and eventually return any personal funds belonging to these youths.

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