H.R. 7529 would require states, when planning for foster youth to transition to adulthood, to help foster youth identify the legal issues that affect education, entry into the workforce, family relationships, and housing. The bill also would permit states to use mandatory funds for the Chafee program to help those youth access legal services and counseling. The bill would not change the amount of funding provided for the Chafee program each year. Thus, CBO estimates that H.R. 7529 would have no effect on the federal budget.
