An Act providing upstream homelessness prevention assistance to families, youth, and adults
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development to create and administer a program called Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT). RAFT will provide assistance to families, youth, and adults at risk of becoming homeless, focusing on preventing homelessness through housing support. The goal is to offer resources to those facing housing instability and help them maintain stable housing.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program.
- Authorizes the Department of Housing and Community Development to administer the program.
- Provides assistance to families, youth, and adults.
- Focuses on preventing homelessness.
- Supports housing stability.
Who is affected
- Families
- Youth
- Adults
- Individuals at risk of homelessness
Notable changes
- Creates a new program to address upstream homelessness prevention.
- Designates the Department of Housing and Community Development as the administering agency.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
David Allen Robertson
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