New research has revealed that providing lawyers to foster kids that do not currently have one could save the federal government $67 million to $145 million per year. This comes as part of a broader effort to prevent federal waste and unnecessary spending. The research suggests that providing legal representation for foster kids could reduce foster care costs by $4,300 to $8,200 per child, resulting in a net federal benefit of $3,300-$7,200 for each child in care. Legal representation for children reduces the time a child remains in foster care by up to 30 percent, helping them return safely to their family or find a permanent solution like adoption. The cost of providing a lawyer for children is also considered a commonsense policy.