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The Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 and the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program

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Provides an overview of the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (passed in December 1999) which revises the former Title IV-E Independent Living Program to assist children likely to “age out” of the foster care system.