Sec. 7. Connecting foster youth who are expectant or parenting with relevant programs and services
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Section 475(1) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 675(1) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: In the case of a foster youth who is expectant or parenting (including as a non-custodial parent), a written plan to address the safety and developmental well-being of any children of the foster youth, regardless of whether such children are under the care of the State, that includes— a description of the programs and services available to assist a youth who is expectant or parenting (including as a noncustodial parent) in supporting the healthy development of their young children, including, as applicable, high-quality early childhood programs (including the Child Care Development Block Grant, child care assistance, Early Head Start, Head Start, programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including early intervention services, and home visiting services), the Medicaid program and programs through which participants may access a pediatric medical home or receive regular health, mental health, or behavioral health care, food security programs (including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children), homelessness programs (including HUD transitional housing and the Supportive Housing Program), and other relevant Federal or State programs, and assurances that the State agency will provide the foster youth with assistance with enrolling in the programs and services described in clause
(i)and will provide any children of the foster youth with assistance without requiring the child to enter foster care. .
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