An Act To Update Certain Laws Regarding Extended Care And Adoption

This bill updates Maine's laws for youth transitioning from foster care and adoption processes. It creates a new "transition grant program" providing financial support for postsecondary education or training to former foster youth aged 23-27 who exited extended care at 23, with funding equivalent to current foster care support and duration limits (e.g., 6 years max for a 4-year degree). It also requires annual judicial reviews for youth aged 18-20 in extended care, focusing on safety, transition planning, and agreement compliance. The bill mandates navigator services for grant recipients and establishes an advisory committee to oversee the program.