Expands services provided to homeless youth by street outreach, basic center shelter, and transitional living programs.
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- Introduced
- Passed General Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to increase support for homeless youth in New Jersey by expanding access to vital services. It focuses on providing street outreach teams to connect with young people living on the streets, offering basic shelter options, and increasing the availability of transitional living programs. The goal is to offer more comprehensive assistance to help these youth find stable housing and support services. The bill seeks to address the specific needs of this vulnerable population.
Key provisions
- Increases funding for street outreach programs to locate and assist homeless youth.
- Expands the capacity of basic center shelters to accommodate more young people.
- Increases funding for transitional living programs, providing longer-term housing and support.
- Requires coordination between different agencies involved in serving homeless youth.
- Establishes a data collection system to track the number of homeless youth served and the effectiveness of programs.
Who is affected
- Homeless youth in New Jersey
- Street outreach teams
- Shelter providers
- Social service agencies
- Youth development organizations
Notable changes
- The bill prioritizes a coordinated approach to serving homeless youth, integrating street outreach, shelter, and transitional living.
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