Working to transform the child welfare system.

Bills

S 1792: Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2017

S 1792 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide grants for states so they can improve higher education opportunities for homeless and foster youth.

Under S 1792, funding is available for programs that recruit foster and homeless youth to pursue higher education and provide supportive services for enrolled students to maximize positive outcomes.

Companion bill in the House: HR 3742, sponsored by Danny Davis, (D-IL-7)