Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act

House Bill

H.R. 7655

119th Congress

Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.

Introduced:May 11, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Rudy Yakym

R - IN

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill aims to better support pregnant and parenting young people who are currently in or have aged out of foster care by connecting them with home visiting programs that provide parenting education, health guidance, and early childhood development support. It would strengthen coordination between the foster care system and existing maternal and child health programs to ensure these vulnerable young parents receive comprehensive support during pregnancy and their child's early years.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.

Introduced5/11/2026

StatusPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.

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Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act

This bill aims to better support pregnant and parenting young people who are currently in or have aged out of foster care by connecting them with home visiting programs that provide parenting education, health guidance, and early childhood development support.

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This bill aims to better support pregnant and parenting young people who are currently in or have aged out of foster care by connecting them with home visiting programs that provide parenting education, health guidance, and early childhood development support. It would strengthen coordination between the foster care system and existing maternal and child health programs to ensure these vulnerable young parents receive comprehensive support during pregnancy and their child's early years.

Bill Number: 7655
Introduced: 5/11/2026
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.

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Title: Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act
Bill Number: 7655
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
Introduced: 5/11/2026
Summary: This bill aims to better support pregnant and parenting young people who are currently in or have aged out of foster care by connecting them with home visiting programs that provide parenting education, health guidance, and early childhood development support. It would strengthen coordination betwee

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to better support pregnant and parenting young people who are currently in or have aged out of foster care by connecting them with home visiting programs that provide parenting education, health guidance, and early childhood development support. It would strengthen coordination between the foster care system and existing maternal and child health programs to ensure these vulnerable young parents receive comprehensive support during pregnancy and their child's early years.

Last updated: 2/25/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Connects young parents with foster care experience to home visiting programs that offer parenting classes, health checkups, and child development resources
Addresses a critical gap in support for one of the most vulnerable groups of young parents, who often lack family support networks
Builds on existing federal programs rather than creating new ones, promoting better coordination between foster care services and maternal/child health initiatives
Could help reduce poor health outcomes and improve parenting skills for youth who aged out of foster care and are starting their own families

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit young people aged 14-21 who are pregnant or parenting while in foster care or after aging out of the system—a group that faces significantly higher risks of poverty, homelessness, and poor health outcomes. By ensuring these youth receive structured home visiting services, the bill could improve outcomes for both young parents and their children, potentially breaking cycles of instability and providing critical early intervention support during a vulnerable life stage.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7655, 119th Congress (2026). "Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7655

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