Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has three bills expected to be heard on the California Senate floor, officials said Tuesday. The bills include SB 219 for foster youth, SB 333 to address homeless issues and SB 580 to increase penalties for animal abuse. SB 219 is intended to make foster youth eligible to receive up to $500 in a grant ...

Senator Scott Wilk announced the approval of his foster youth enrichment bill Tuesday, which seeks to provide grants to foster youth for extracurricular activities. Wilk announced the Senate Committee on Human Services unanimously approved Senate Bill 219 (SB 219). “The Antelope Valley is home to 1 out of every 3rd foster youth in LA County. We want to provide as ...

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced legislation Thursday that is set to provide extracurricular activity funding for foster youth. Senate Bill 219 is intended to make foster youth eligible to receive up to $500 dollars for enrichment and extracurricular activities, according to Wilk’s office. “California ranks 36th in the nation among states in overall child well-being. When one looks at ...