To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to improve supports for expectant and parenting youth who have experienced foster care by strengthening coordination with the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, and for other purposes.

# Summary of HR 7655 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to improve support services for young people who have experienced foster care and are expecting or raising children. Specifically, it would strengthen coordination between two federal programs: the existing foster care support system (under Social Security Act Section 477) and the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, which provides in-home support to pregnant women and families with young children. By linking these programs, the bill seeks to ensure foster care alumni who are becoming parents receive better integrated services and assistance. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects young adults who aged out of or experienced the foster care system and are now expecting or raising children.

It would also impact the federal and state agencies that administer these support programs, potentially requiring them to work more closely together. **Current Status** HR 7655 was introduced by Rep. Rudy Yakym (R-IN) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill has not advanced to a vote stage.