The Foster Care Independence Act and John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program: New Catalysts for Reform for Young People Aging Out of Foster Care

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Congress has redesigned the federal Independent Living Initiative funded under title IV of the Social Security Act. The Foster Care Independence Program provides new opportunities for state and local programs to support and assist young adults aging out of foster care.

By MaryLee Allen and Robin Nixon From July - August 2000