California is the de facto guardian to over 53,000 foster youth. But some advocates and foster youth say the state is not doing enough to take care of its children. They say the Legislature must pass a bill to increase the monthly amount paid to youth in extended foster care, which could reduce homelessness and housing instability.
Foster youth in California currently receive $1,129 monthly, an amount many say is not enough to get by in high cost cities throughout the state. AB 525 would establish a housing supplement based on the fair market rent of the youth’s county of residence.
