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This bill, the Foster Care Stabilization Act of 2022, aims to establish a demonstration grant program that provides emergency relief to foster youth and improves pre-placement services offered by foster care stabilization agencies. The bill amends the Social Security Act to allow the Secretary to award up to three grants of $1 million each to these agencies, which can use the funds for hiring personnel, providing clothing and other necessities, purchasing food and equipment, responding to child abuse and neglect, and other emergency assistance. The agencies must apply for the grants and report back to the Secretary on how the funds were used and the outcomes for the foster youth who benefited. The bill also requires the Secretary to ensure the grant application is widely disseminated, including to rural areas and tribal organizations.

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