Establishes a permanent safe spaces for youth program within the Office of Youth Services in Hawaii.
The bill makes the Safe Spaces for Youth pilot program a permanent feature within the Office of Youth Services. It authorizes the office to contract with nonprofits to provide services for homeless or at-risk youth and young adults. The program will offer safe spaces in each county for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The office must collaborate with various state departments and agencies to ensure the well-being of participants. The program will also include shelters that provide overnight lodging, meals, health services, and support for education and employment.
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