Iowa HF412 amends the child care assistance program to exempt unhoused children from waiting list requirements and extend eligibility for unhoused.

Iowa HF412 modifies the state child care assistance program to better support unhoused individuals. The bill defines "unhoused" as lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those living in cars, public spaces, or substandard housing. It exempts unhoused children from waiting list requirements and mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to expedite the approval process for unhoused parents seeking employment. Additionally, the bill extends the 30-day eligibility limit for unhoused parents of children under six years old who are seeking employment.

Iowa HF412 amends the child care assistance program to exempt unhoused children from waiting list requirements and extend eligibility for unhoused.

Iowa HF412 modifies the state child care assistance program to better support unhoused individuals. The bill defines "unhoused" as lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those living in cars, public spaces, or substandard housing. It exempts unhoused children from waiting list requirements and mandates the Department of Health and Human Services to expedite the approval process for unhoused parents seeking employment. Additionally, the bill extends the 30-day eligibility limit for unhoused parents of children under six years old who are seeking employment.