The HOME for Foster Youth Act extends housing assistance eligibility for former foster youth.
The HOME for Foster Youth Act amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to extend the eligibility period for tenant-based rental assistance for former foster youth from 90 to 180 days after leaving foster care. It also updates Department of Housing and Urban Development guidance and notices to reflect these changes. Additionally, the Act mandates interagency coordination between the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Health and Human Services to modernize and improve access to housing assistance and supportive services for current and former foster youth.
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