HOME for Foster Youth Act

Key Points

• This bill makes it easier for young people leaving the foster care system to get help paying for a place to live. It doubles the time they have to apply for rental assistance from 90 days before leaving care to 180 days.
• It removes a rule that required youth to prove they were homeless or at risk of being homeless at age 16 or older to get help. This change helps more young people qualify for support before they end up on the street.
• The bill ensures that money students receive for college or job training through federal vouchers does not count as income. This means getting an education won't accidentally make a student lose their housing help.
• Government agencies must work together to make these programs easier to use. They will update their rules to make sure foster youth can access both housing and support services more quickly.

Impact Analysis

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