# 119-s-3802: Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026

119-s-3802, Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-3802
- Congress: 119
- Title: Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-02-09
- Sponsor: Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Families
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Emergency relief and improved pre-placement services for foster youth.** This bill would create a demonstration grant program under Section 426(d) to award three foster care stabilization agencies grants of up to $1.0 million each to provide emergency support and strengthen services for youth awaiting placement. - Foster youth: Gives direct supports such as clothing up to $250 per youth per year, food and food-preparation equipment, and other emergency assistance to promote safety and self-sufficiency. - Local, tribal, and community agencies: Allows funds to hire staff and deliver services. Each grant recipient has 3 years to spend funds and must return unused amounts. - Rural, Tribal, and Native Hawaiian communities: The Administration must publicly post the solicitation and make special outreach to rural areas and to Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations. The Secretary must reserve $45,000 for administration and report to Congress on how grants were used and on case outcomes. *Would increase federal spending by up to about $3.0 million for the three awards plus a $45,000 administrative set-aside.*

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Emergency help for foster youth: benefit, low. This bill would create a small demonstration grant program to give emergency relief and improve pre-placement services for foster youth. The Administration for Children and Families would award up to three grants, each up to $1,000,000. Grantees would have three years to spend funds and must return…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2828: Child Care Modernization Act of 2025
- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
- 119-s-3940: Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development Act

## Sources
- [119-s-3802 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3802)

## Related
- [119-s-2828: Child Care Modernization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2828)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-3257: John A. Hauser Mental Health in Aviation Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3257)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-3940: Access to Fair Financing for Opportunity and Resilient Development Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3940)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3802 (as of 2026-04-21).