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Foster Care Continuing Opportunities Act

A bill to amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to expand Federal eligibility for children in foster care who have attained age 18.

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5/24/2007--Introduced.
Foster Care Continuing Opportunities Act - Amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act to give states the option for youth to elect to remain in foster care after attaining age 18 until attaining age 19, 20, or 21. See Full Bill Text

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August 30, 2007 Rita Gomex speaks out for foster children who have been 'left behind'

I've been praying for some answers, and then on Aug. 10, I read Sara Steffens' article, "Fixes to foster care urged." The article mentions the legislation California Sen. Barbara Boxer has introduced, S.1512, and that former state Sen. ..

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Source: California Foster Care News


August 30, 2007 Foster care system needs to be fixed

Barbara Boxer has introduced, S.1512, and that former state Sen. John Burton is.

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Source: Senator Boxer (Democrat) - California


August 27, 2007 This Week's News: Youth in Transition

Federal matching funds could become available to states under the Foster Care Continuing Opportunities Act (S.1512), proposed by US Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Cailf.). The bill is aimed at helping states provide essential foster-care ...

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Source: This Week's News: Youth in Transition


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