Establishes a two-year housing assistance pilot program for youth in extended foster care in Washington.

The bill creates a housing assistance pilot program for youth enrolled in extended foster care in Washington. The program aims to prevent and alleviate homelessness among these youth by providing rental assistance and associated housing fees. Up to 50 eligible youth can participate if they are receiving extended foster care services and are either experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. The Department of Social and Health Services will conduct a competitive procurement process to identify contractors to operate the pilot program.

Establishes a two-year housing assistance pilot program for youth in extended foster care in Washington.

The bill creates a housing assistance pilot program for youth enrolled in extended foster care in Washington. The program aims to prevent and alleviate homelessness among these youth by providing rental assistance and associated housing fees. Up to 50 eligible youth can participate if they are receiving extended foster care services and are either experiencing homelessness or at imminent risk of homelessness. The Department of Social and Health Services will conduct a competitive procurement process to identify contractors to operate the pilot program.