Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.

2026-04-29

This bill would create job training and employment programs specifically for young people who have aged out of the foster care system, helping them develop work skills and find stable jobs. The legislation aims to address the challenges that former foster youth face in entering the workforce by providing support services and potentially tax incentives or funding for employers who hire them. Young adults transitioning from foster care would be the primary beneficiaries, along with employers participating in the program.