Committee votes to codify extended foster care coaching model after pilot increased participation

Feb 5, 2025

SB 13‑03 would codify and fund an extended foster care comprehensive service model and coach program for young adults (17–21) in extended foster care; witnesses said participation rose from about 25% to over 80% under the new coaching model and DCS supported codification.

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The Senate Health and Human Services Committee reported favorably on SB 13‑03, which would codify an extended foster care comprehensive service model and a success‑coaching program to support young adults ages 17 to 21 who opt into the extended foster care program.

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