The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act

The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act, passed in 2008, aims to improve the foster care system in the United States. It enhances support for children in foster care by promoting family connections, increasing adoption rates, and providing better services for older youth. The law encourages states to find permanent homes for children and supports relative caregivers, ensuring that children maintain relationships with their biological families. By focusing on successful transitions to adulthood, the act seeks to improve outcomes for those who have grown up in the system.