“Despite the multiple ways that demands on Chafee-funded services have grown, Chafee has received minimal funding increases over the years. In fact, after counting for inflation, Chafee’s funding levels are about 30% lower now than when it was established” in 1999.

Source: Funding Supports and Services for Young People Transitioning from Foster Care by Lynn Tiede and Kristina Rosinsky, Child Trends, September 25, 2019