House Finance panel advances bill to set aside foster youths' federal benefits into ABLE accounts The House Finance Committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 661 to place Social Security/disability benefits for certain foster children into separate ABLE-style accounts so funds can follow youth when they age out of care; proponents said it helps transitions, opponents pushed for further study. The committee voted to report the bill as 'ought to pass' with a minority report expected.

A new amendment to House Bill 661 could transform foster care by allowing children to take their federal benefits with them, paving the way for a more secure future.

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Connecticut task force to study child development and perinatal depression screening Legislators establish task force to explore child development and data sharing systems by 2026

Connecticut is taking a bold step towards improving child development and mental health by establishing a dedicated task force to tackle perinatal depression and screening methods.

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