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Bill would expand child welfare housing assistance; sponsors cite reunification and cost savings
Summary
House Bill 1177 would require DCYF to increase households served by the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program by at least 200 above fiscal year 2025 levels, prioritize families on existing wait lists, and continue assistance levels after the department no longer provides child-protective services; supporters said housing stability prevents or短
House Bill 1177 would expand the Child Welfare Housing Assistance Program administered by the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) to serve more families whose housing instability is a barrier to reunification or that would otherwise lead to foster care placement.
Staff told the committee that DCYF’s existing program provides housing vouchers, rental assistance, navigation and other supports intended to reduce foster care placements and shorten out-of-home stays. Staff said DCYF served 464 families through the program in the prior year and that 108 eligible families were on a waiting list. Under HB 1177, DCYF must increase the number of households served by at least 200 above…
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