Young Families Support Act
Help young parents ages 18-30 succeed. This law gives employers tax credits up to 75% for paid parental leave. It provides job training, career pathways, and matched savings. It helps with housing, child support, and mental health. Federal employees get 12 weeks of paid parental leave. Debt neutral with 10-year sunset.
🎯 What This Act Does
Comprehensive support for young parents ages 18-30
Paid Parental Leave
Tax credits for employers who give paid leave to new parents. Small businesses get the biggest credits — up to 75%. Federal employees get 12 weeks paid leave.
Career Training
Free job training in healthcare, technology, construction, and clean energy. GED help. College support with child care on campus. Help starting your own business.
Family Support
Free mediation for custody and co-parenting. Child support navigators who help you understand the system. Mentors who've been there. Family counseling.
Mental Health
Counseling for depression, anxiety, and stress. Substance abuse treatment with priority access. Trauma-informed care. Crisis hotline. Telehealth options.
💵 Employer Tax Credits for Paid Leave
Smaller businesses get bigger credits — up to 75%
Small Businesses
Businesses with fewer than 50 employees get 75% of wages back as a tax credit. Up to $15,000 per employee. Up to 12 weeks of leave.
Medium Businesses
Businesses with 50-499 employees get 50% of wages back as a tax credit. Up to $15,000 per employee. Up to 12 weeks of leave.
Large Businesses
Businesses with 500+ employees get 25% of wages back as a tax credit. Up to $15,000 per employee. Up to 12 weeks of leave.
🤝 Family & Mediation Services
Help with co-parenting, child support, and family relationships
Free Mediation
Free mediation for custody and parenting disputes. Trained mediators. Safe for everyone. Virtual options available. Free for families under 200% poverty.
Child Support Navigators
Helpers who explain child support. Assist with forms and paperwork. Help request changes when your situation changes. Not enforcement — just help.
Learn to communicate better with your co-parent. Understand child development. Figure out schedules. In-person, online, or hybrid options.
Connect with experienced parents who've been through it. Background-checked. Trained in trauma-informed support. Someone who understands.
Job training, education, and economic stability for young parents
Train for nursing, medical tech, and healthcare jobs. High-demand careers with good pay. Childcare and transportation help included.
Learn coding, cybersecurity, and tech support. Industry certifications. Apprenticeships available. Jobs that can work around family schedules.
Pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs. Good wages while you learn. Benefits for your family. Union opportunities.
Solar, wind, and energy efficiency training. Growing industry with future jobs. Green careers that support your community.
Finish high school with flexible GED programs. Community college with on-campus childcare. Emergency funds. Completion bonuses.
Business training and mentorship. Technical help. Microloans to get started. Turn your skills into your own business.
Help with savings, emergencies, housing, and transportation
Matched Savings
Save money and get it matched 2:1 or 3:1. Up to $3,000 per year. Use for education, first home, car, or starting a business.
Emergency Fund
Up to $1,500 per emergency. $3,000 per year. For crises that would otherwise cost you your job or family stability.
Housing Priority
Working young parents get priority for housing vouchers and public housing. Help for parents without stable housing to see their kids.
Transportation Help
Bus passes. Gas cards. Car repair money. Help getting your license reinstated. Get to work and see your kids.
Young parents ages 18-30 in every industry
If you're 18-30 with kids, this law is for you. Paid leave when your baby is born. Job training to build your career. Help with co-parenting and child support. Mental health care. All in one place.
Ages 18-30Young veteran parents get the same benefits. Job training that builds on military skills. Help transitioning to civilian careers. Mental health support that understands military experience.
Veteran-Friendly15% of grants reserved for tribal programs. Tribal consultation required. Culturally responsive services. Respect for tribal sovereignty and traditions.
15% Reserved15% of grants for parents with criminal records. Help with reentry. Child support modification during incarceration. Employment programs that give second chances.
Second Chances