An Act amending the act of November 23, 2010 (P.L.1264, No.119), known as the Children in Foster Care Act, further providing for definitions; and providing for benefits.

This bill updates the Pennsylvania Children in Foster Care Act to clarify definitions and establish new requirements for securing financial benefits for children in the foster system. It directs county agencies to screen every child within 60 days of placement to determine eligibility for federal and state benefits like Social Security and veterans' aid, and to apply for these funds if the child qualifies. The legislation also mandates that if a child is eligible for benefits, the agency must manage those funds as a representative payee, ensuring the money is used for the child's specific needs rather than to reimburse the state for foster care costs. Additionally, the bill requires agencies to help maintain these benefits when a child ages out of the system or transitions to adulthood.