H.R. 7655Heading to a voteFamily & community
Foster youth parents gain access to home-visiting services
Data as of July 11, 2026
States getting federal foster care funds must tell young parents who were in foster care about home-visiting services.40-second read · 4 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill updates federal rules for states that receive funding for foster care transition programs. Those states would be required to tell expectant and parenting young people who were in foster care about home-visiting services. States could also use that funding to provide specialized case management and resource coordination for these young parents.
Who does it affect?
This affects states that receive federal funding for foster care transition programs. Young people who were in foster care and are now pregnant or raising children would be directly impacted.
Why does it matter?
Without this requirement, states were not obligated to connect parenting foster youth with home-visiting services. These changes take effect one year after the bill becomes law and apply to states whose program plans are approved by the federal government after that date.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act
- Introduced:
- February 24, 2026
- Latest action:
- May 11, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 558.
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