Relating to the establishment of the Supported Independent Living Program.

HB 2902 establishes a Supported Independent Living Program to help young adults (16+) in foster care transition to independent living after leaving foster care. The program provides independent living placements with case management and support services (with limited supervision), focusing on helping youth achieve self-sufficiency through education, employment, life skills training, and accessing community resources. It also requires caseworkers to develop detailed housing plans for these youth, including reviewing rental applications and securing housing by the youth’s 18th birthday. This bill directly affects youth aging out of foster care in Texas and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.