Mentoring and Supporting Families Act

HR 4735, the Mentoring and Supporting Families Act, amends the Social Security Act to require federal grant programs for workforce development to prioritize applications including peer mentoring, career coaching, and optional cash stipends. It mandates that funded projects incorporate career coaching and peer support into case management plans to help participants build job skills and professional connections. The bill directly affects state and local agencies administering workforce programs under Section 2008 of the Social Security Act. The changes take effect October 1, 2023.