New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S04063

Introduced
1/31/25  

Caption

Relates to establishing a program for financial transitional living services for foster children; establishes independent development savings accounts for foster children over the age of 16; requires foster children to attend financial literacy and independent living classes.

Companion Bills

NY A01305

Same As Relates to establishing a program for financial transitional living services for foster children; establishes independent development savings accounts for foster children over the age of 16; requires foster children to attend financial literacy and independent living classes.

Previously Filed As

NY A01979

Relates to establishing a program for financial transitional living services for foster children; establishes independent development savings accounts for foster children over the age of 16; requires foster children to attend financial literacy and independent living classes.

NY S06844

Relates to establishing a program for financial transitional living services for foster children; establishes independent development savings accounts for foster children over the age of 16; requires foster children to attend financial literacy and independent living classes.

NY A02525

Expands the age range eligibility for the rent subsidy payable to a foster child living independently to age twenty-four.

NY S02038

Increases from $300 to $725 the monthly rent subsidy payable for housing for a foster child living independently in certain circumstances.

NY A02798

Relates to a study of the number of children in foster care who have a developmental disability; provides such study shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: assessing the demographics of the children in foster care with a developmental disability, including, but not limited to, their county of residence, age, race and gender identity, and determining whether the placement of such individuals in foster care was voluntary or court ordered; evaluating the current guidelines and regulations used to oversee the placement and treatment of children with a developmental disability; and analyzing the extent to which such age-appropriate children are prepared for a transition from foster care to an independent living situation.

NY S03119

Relates to a study of the number of children in foster care who have a developmental disability; provides such study shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: assessing the demographics of the children in foster care with a developmental disability, including, but not limited to, their county of residence, age, race and gender identity, and determining whether the placement of such individuals in foster care was voluntary or court ordered; evaluating the current guidelines and regulations used to oversee the placement and treatment of children with a developmental disability; and analyzing the extent to which such age-appropriate children are prepared for a transition from foster care to an independent living situation.

NY A10647

Relates to incorporating the cost of living adjustment into subsequent annual maximum state aid base rates for providing care to foster children.

NY S00061

Relates to establishing an electronic monitoring program for children diagnosed with developmental disabilities.

NY A02123

Establishes the foster care higher education scholarship pilot program; grants awards for the purpose of enhancing opportunities for higher education for children and young adults receiving foster care services in New York.

NY A00924

Allows for case workers to apply for education and training vouchers for children in foster care.

Similar Bills

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