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1 Educational Supports for Older Youth in Foster Care 1 (2020)

handle is hein.scsl/edusf0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Educational Supports for Older Youth in Foster Care To find statute information for a particular State, go to the State Statutes Search. Youth who are or have been in foster care often encounter challenges in maintaining progress in achieving their educational goals.1 The John H. Chafee Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee program), as authorized under title IV-E of the Social Security Act, provides funding to States for services and supports to ensure these youth receive the educational services they need to make a successful transition to adulthood. These funds may be used to aid youth in their efforts to obtain a high school diploma and pursue postsecondary education or vocational training.2 ' Further discussion of this issue is provided in the publication from the Legal Center for Foster Care and Education website. 2 42 U.S.C. 677(a) (2019) 'Child Welfare a Information Gateway PROTECTING CHILDREN 5 STRENGTHENING FAMILIES WHAT'S INSIDE Support for completing high school Planning for postsecondary education Financial supports for postsecondary programs Eligibility requirements &b Children's Bureau An Office of the Administration for Children & Families