Hawaii HB645 allocates funds for emergency shelter and services for unaccompanied homeless youth.
Hawaii HB645 addresses the needs of unaccompanied homeless youth by appropriating funds for emergency shelter and services across the state. The bill highlights the vulnerability of homeless youth, noting high rates of mental health issues, physical harm, and involvement in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. The funding will be used by the Department of Human Services to provide necessary support to homeless youth on all islands of Hawaii. The Act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
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