Expands the age range eligibility for the rent subsidy payable to a foster child living independently to age twenty-four.
Increases from $300 to $725 the monthly rent subsidy payable for housing for a foster child living independently in certain circumstances.
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.
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.
Expands the empire state child credit to cover children under the age of four; doubles such credit for young children.
Expands the empire state child credit to cover children under the age of four; doubles such credit for young children.
Extends liability of certain agencies for negligence in the placement of a child in the authorized agency's custody, or in the supervision of a foster home or foster parents; extends jurisdiction of the court of claims to certain claims for injuries to a child.
Extends liability of certain agencies for negligence in the placement of a child in the authorized agency's custody, or in the supervision of a foster home or foster parents; extends jurisdiction of the court of claims to certain claims for injuries to a child.
Relates to parole eligibility for crimes committed at age twenty-one or younger; provides if such individual is convicted of a crime prior to their twenty-second birthday for which they were sentenced to a period of incarceration greater than 20 years, they shall be eligible for parole after twenty years of incarceration.
Relates to the maximum age at which a homeless youth can continue to receive shelter services; raises the age from twenty-one to twenty-four.