PROVISION OF TEMPORARY FOSTER CARE SERVICES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES FOR CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

SEC. 651. PROVISION OF TEMPORARY FOSTER CARE SERVICES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES FOR CHILDREN OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. (a) Overseas Foster Care.—Chapter 53 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting after section 1045 the following new section: “§ 1046. Overseas temporary foster care program “(a) Program Authorized.—The Secretary concerned may establish a program to provide temporary foster care services out-106 STAT. 2426side the United States for children accompanying members of the armed forces on duty at stations outside the United States. The foster care services provided under such a program shall be similar to those services provided by State and local governments in the United States. “(b) Expenses.—Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, the expenses related to providing foster care services under subsection (a) may be paid from appropriated funds available to the Secretary.”. (b) Clerical Amendment.—The table of sections for such chapter is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 1045, the following new item: “1046. Overseas temporary foster care program.”.