RECOMMENDATION(S):
SUPPORT AB 1625 (Beall, Bass, Steinberg), a bill that AB 12 would: 1) re-enact California's existing Kin-GAP program to align it with new federal requirements and 2) provide transitional support to qualifying foster youth until age 21, as recommended by the Employment and Human Services Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Landmark federal legislation provides California with the ability to use federal funds to support youth to age 21.
California would utilize federal funds to meet costs currently borne by the state and counties, and would realize proven savings from declines in unemployment, homelessness, teen pregnancy, public assistance, and the other costly outcomes for young adults who “age out” of foster care.
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