Extended foster care services grant program establishment

This bill establishes a new grant program in Minnesota to provide financial support and case management services to foster care youth aged 21 to 27. The program requires community-based providers to meet specific standards, including expertise with transition-age youth, nondiscrimination policies, geographic access, performance metrics, and training requirements. Eligible youth must have been in foster care at age 14 or older, be at least 21 but under 27, not currently in foster placement, and meet certain conditions such as pursuing education, working, or facing documented barriers. Services include monthly stipends adjusted for cost of living, case management, financial literacy training, savings account assistance, housing help, and transition planning. The bill also mandates regular reporting on program outcomes, costs, and equity data to track disparities and ensure accountability.