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Bill would create rental-assistance program for youth in extended foster care and require transition planning
Summary
House Bill 1429 would create a rental-assistance program for youth in extended foster care who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, provide assistance for up to 36 months based on local fair market rent, and require transition planning at least three months before youth turn 21.
House Bill 1429 would establish an extended foster care housing program to provide rental assistance and related housing services to youth receiving extended foster care who are experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of homelessness. The Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) would be required to ensure eligible youth receive access to rental assistance and to collect data on program outcomes.
Staff told the committee that youth in extended foster care may already receive supervised independent living payments (a flat amount staff referenced near…
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