Expands the age range eligibility for the rent subsidy payable to a foster child living independently to age twenty-four.

New York Assembly Bill A00735 amends the social services law to expand the age range eligibility for the rent subsidy payable to a foster child living independently to age twenty-four. The rent subsidy, which is considered a special grant, can be provided up to age twenty-four for youth discharged from foster care. It may not exceed $725 per month and cannot be provided for more than three years. The bill also clarifies that those using the rent subsidy may live with roommates. The changes take effect immediately.

Expands the age range eligibility for the rent subsidy payable to a foster child living independently to age twenty-four.

New York Assembly Bill A00735 amends the social services law to expand the age range eligibility for the rent subsidy payable to a foster child living independently to age twenty-four. The rent subsidy, which is considered a special grant, can be provided up to age twenty-four for youth discharged from foster care. It may not exceed $725 per month and cannot be provided for more than three years. The bill also clarifies that those using the rent subsidy may live with roommates. The changes take effect immediately.