Chafee Foster Care Independence Program 624-10-01-10

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The Independent Living Initiative was authorized in 1986 under Title IV-E of the Social Security Act.  In 1999, the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 was passed, replacing the earlier initiative, and expanded on the services and supports available to foster youth. In 2001, Congress amended the “Promoting Safe and Stable Families Act; Title 2, Section 201 of this Act established the Educational and Training Voucher (ETV) Program. The ETV component offers former foster youth the opportunity to further their education.