Establishes a child welfare housing assistance program to provide housing support to families with dependent children.

The bill establishes a child welfare housing assistance program to provide housing vouchers, rental assistance, and other support services to eligible families. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families will administer the program, either directly or through contracted entities. Eligible families include those with dependent children facing barriers to reunification or foster care due to housing instability. The program aims to increase the number of households served by 200 starting July 1, 2027, and maintain the same level of service thereafter.

Establishes a child welfare housing assistance program to provide housing support to families with dependent children.

The bill establishes a child welfare housing assistance program to provide housing vouchers, rental assistance, and other support services to eligible families. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families will administer the program, either directly or through contracted entities. Eligible families include those with dependent children facing barriers to reunification or foster care due to housing instability. The program aims to increase the number of households served by 200 starting July 1, 2027, and maintain the same level of service thereafter.