Housing: county funding allocations: nonminor dependents and young adults.
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Enrolled
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Overview
This bill extends the eligibility age for the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program to allow young adults up to 28 years old to receive housing assistance. It prioritizes nonminor dependents and young adults who were formerly in the state’s foster care or probation systems. The bill also updates reporting requirements to better track the number of young adults served and the use of housing vouchers, and clarifies the types of assistance that can be provided through the program.
Key provisions
- Extends the age of eligibility for the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program to 28 years old.
- Prioritizes nonminor dependents and young adults formerly in foster care or probation systems.
- Revises reporting requirements to track young adults served and housing voucher usage.
- Specifies eligible uses of funding, including assistance with housing applications, voucher applications, and move-in costs.
- Requires training for child welfare agency social workers and probation officers on housing resources.
- Establishes a process for county board resolutions and agreement execution for both the Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program and the Transitional Housing Program.
Who is affected
- Young adults (18-28 years old)
- Nonminor dependents
- Youth formerly in foster care or probation systems
- County child welfare agencies
- Housing authorities
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