Relating to the Preparation for Adult Living Program and other services for foster children transitioning to independent living.

SB 602 requires Texas foster care programs to provide mandatory financial literacy training and housing planning for youth aged 16 and older transitioning to independent living. The bill mandates instruction on credit scores, avoiding predatory loans, budgeting, banking basics, and housing cost analysis - including rent, utilities, and internet expenses - along with guidance on securing government assistance like SNAP benefits. It directly affects foster youth in Texas who are preparing to leave state care, requiring caseworkers to review rental applications, identify housing resources, and ensure youth understand housing documentation needs. The law aims to improve practical life skills for youth aging out of foster care by standardizing transition planning.