West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
West Virginia HB4730: Developing a Continuum of Independent Living and Transitional Support Services for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Status: Vetoed, April 1, 2026
What the bill says
An act to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §49-2-129a, relating to the development of a continuum of services and supports for youth who are preparing to exit foster care or who have aged out of that care. ARTICLE 2. STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN. §49-2-129a. Development of a continuum of independent living and transitional support services for youth aging out of foster care. (a) By January 1, 2027, the Department of Human Services shall develop and maintain a coordinated continuum of services and supports for all youth who are prepar.
From the enrolled text, March 9, 2026:
AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §49-2-129a, relating to the development of a continuum of services and supports for youth who are preparing to exit foster care or who have aged out of that care. ARTICLE 2. STATE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CHILDREN. §49-2-129a. Development of a continuum of independent living and transitional support services for youth aging out of foster care. (a) By January 1, 2027, the Department of Human Services shall develop and maintain a coordinated continuum of services and supports for all youth who are preparing to exit foster care or who have recently aged out of care. (b) The development process shall include, at a minimum, consultation and (2) Individuals with lived experience in foster care; and community partners and stakeholders providing housing, employment, educational, and supportive services to transitioning youth. (c) The department shall ensure that the continuum of supports is in place prior to the youth exiting or aging-out of foster care, and that the continuum of supports has network adequacy for statewide coverage. (d) The department shall ensure that the continuum of supports includes program models designed to meet the differing levels of independence and supervision required by youth as they progress toward self-sufficiency. (e) The continuum shall include, at and (2) Services …