What does Preamble of HR 7655 do?

This bill proposes to amend section 477 of the Social Security Act. The stated purpose is to improve supports for expectant and parenting youth who have experienced foster care. The bill aims to strengthen coordination with the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7655 do?

This Act is formally titled the "Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act".

What does ENSURING EXPECTANT AND PARENTING YOUTH HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES of HR 7655 do?

This section amends Section 477 of the Social Security Act. The amendments add a new paragraph (8) to Section 477(a) to connect foster youth in eligible families with evidence-based home visiting and support services. The amendments add a new subparagraph (L) to Section 477(b)(3) requiring a certification from the State's chief executive officer. The certification must state that the State has processes to ensure foster youth in eligible families participating in the program receive information about evidence-based home visiting and support services.

What does TAILORED CASE MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCE COORDINATION SERVICES FOR of HR 7655 do?

This section amends Section 477(d)(1) of the Social Security Act. States receiving funds from their allotment under subsection (c) may use those funds to provide tailored case management and resource coordination services. These services are for youth eligible for services under the State program who are expectant or parenting. States may also use the funds in any manner reasonably calculated to accomplish the purposes of this section.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of HR 7655 do?

This section establishes an effective date for the amendments made by this Act. The amendments will take effect one year after the Act's enactment. The amendments apply to payments under section 477 of the Social Security Act. These payments must be made pursuant to plans approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on or after the effective date.

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Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act — HR. 7655

Last updated: 2/24/2026 · Introduced: 2/24/2026

Author: Rudy Yakym (R-IN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Social Security Act to connect expectant and parenting foster youth with evidence-based home visiting and support services.
It allows states to use federal funds to provide tailored case management and resource coordination services for expectant or parenting youth eligible for foster care services.
The bill requires states to certify they have processes to ensure foster youth receive information about available support services, and the changes will take effect one year after enactment.

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