Modernizing Chafee

In 1999, our nation's Chafee funds were relied upon to provide independent living preparation for foster youth between ages 16-18.

In 2026, our nation's Chafee funds are relied upon to serve foster youth between ages 14-23, including ETV vouchers until age 26. 

College costs, housing costs and grocery costs have risen. The math doesn't math anymore. 

And as our nation considers modernizing Chafee, this must also come with increased accountability for states to demonstrate a sense of urgency to let foster care youth and alumni know this provision exists and to dedicate every penny of this funding to help improve outcomes for our brothers and sisters of the foster care system.