Pennsylvania Bill Protects Foster Kids' Savings | Fort Wayne News

A new Pennsylvania bill, HB 151, just passed unanimously in the House Children and Youth Committee to protect Social Security benefits for foster youth—ensuring funds go into savings accounts instead of being seized by the state. Inspired by a federal directive and spurred by a scandal in Philadelphia, the law aims to give kids a financial foundation for their future, helping them stay in school, avoid homelessness, and build stability. With bipartisan backing, it now heads to the full House for a vote. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d29d44e006639160