Increases funding for Hawaii's homeless programs to address rising costs and service needs.
The bill increases funding for the Department of Human Services' homeless programs office to address rising costs and service needs. It allocates $8,175,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 and the same amount for fiscal year 2026-2027, in addition to the base budget. The funding aims to support homeless outreach, shelter, case management, and other services to transition homeless individuals to housing. The bill notes that despite a recent five percent budget increase, costs have continued to rise, and providers are struggling to meet these needs without additional state support.
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