Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act

This bill aims to significantly improve support for expectant and parenting youth who have experienced foster care by amending Section 477 of the Social Security Act. It strengthens coordination with the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program (MIECHV), ensuring these vulnerable youth are connected to crucial evidence-based home visiting and support services . Under the proposed changes, states will be required to certify that they have established clear processes to inform eligible foster youth about the availability of MIECHV services. Additionally, the legislation explicitly permits states to use funds to provide tailored case management and resource coordination services specifically designed for expectant or parenting youth who are otherwise eligible for state programs, thereby offering more targeted and comprehensive assistance to this population.