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Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3802| Senate 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill establishes a new demonstration grant program under the Social Security Act, aiming to provide emergency relief to foster youth and enhance pre-placement services offered by foster care stabilization agencies. The Secretary is mandated to award three grants, each not exceeding $1,000,000, to eligible agencies for a three-year period. These grants are specifically designed to support foster youth awaiting placement and those up to 26 years of age, with special dissemination efforts for rural areas and among Indian Tribes. Grant funds can be utilized for various critical activities, including hiring personnel to deliver services, providing up to $250 annually per youth for clothing and personal necessities, and purchasing food and equipment. Additionally, funds may support services to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect, and offer other extraordinary or emergency assistance to ensure the safety and self-sufficiency of foster youth. The Secretary must also submit a report to Congress detailing how grants were used, including data on necessities provided, case outcomes, and the number of home transfers for beneficiaries.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4762
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-102
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023
Feb 9, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7419
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4762
    Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-102
    Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023


  • February 9, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7419
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Related Bills

  • HR 119-7419: Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026

Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-3802| Senate 
| Updated: 2/9/2026
This bill establishes a new demonstration grant program under the Social Security Act, aiming to provide emergency relief to foster youth and enhance pre-placement services offered by foster care stabilization agencies. The Secretary is mandated to award three grants, each not exceeding $1,000,000, to eligible agencies for a three-year period. These grants are specifically designed to support foster youth awaiting placement and those up to 26 years of age, with special dissemination efforts for rural areas and among Indian Tribes. Grant funds can be utilized for various critical activities, including hiring personnel to deliver services, providing up to $250 annually per youth for clothing and personal necessities, and purchasing food and equipment. Additionally, funds may support services to prevent and respond to child abuse and neglect, and offer other extraordinary or emergency assistance to ensure the safety and self-sufficiency of foster youth. The Secretary must also submit a report to Congress detailing how grants were used, including data on necessities provided, case outcomes, and the number of home transfers for beneficiaries.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4762
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-102
Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023
Feb 9, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7419
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Feb 9, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4762
    Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-102
    Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2023


  • February 9, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7419
    Introduced in House


  • February 9, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 9, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Deb Fischer

Deb Fischer

Republican Senator

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Families

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7419: Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted