Darin LaHood: “In 2023 alone, more than 30 states returned 8.9 million in…”

“Last January, we received a troubling report from the Government Accountability Office, which found states across the country have been returning unused chafee funds since 2007 despite the need for from foster youth. In 2023 alone, more than 30 states returned 8.9 million in unused [Chafee] funds. Over the past year, a bipartisan group of members of this committee has been working to develop and introduce common sense reforms to make sure Shaffey dollars are getting to the youth that need them.” (07:54)

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