HOME for Foster Youth Act

This bill changes who can get federal rental assistance vouchers under the Family Unification Program for young people leaving foster care. It would let youths qualify if they will leave foster care within 180 days instead of 90 days. It would remove the requirement that a youth be homeless or at risk of homelessness at age 16 or older to qualify. It would also exclude federal Education and Training Voucher payments from income counted for housing assistance. It directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to update its guidance and to work with the Department of Health and Human Services to improve access to housing and support services for current and former foster youth.

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Sponsors

• Zachary Nunn Republican sponsor
• 9 cosponsors