This bill aims to enhance support for foster youth in Minnesota by providing funding to the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson. Specifically, it appropriates $240,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund. The allocated funds are intended to support the hiring of additional full-time employees who will focus on outreach efforts to better connect with and assist foster youth.

The bill emphasizes the importance of outreach in improving the experiences and outcomes for children in the foster care system. By increasing the resources available to the Office of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson, the legislation seeks to ensure that foster youth have access to the support and advocacy they need.