That's thousands of individuals, young people without stable and consistent roofs over their head. This is unacceptable and entirely preventable. This bill, The Foster Youth Housing Opportunity act requires state child welfare agencies to collaborate with public housing entities. collaborate with public housing entities that administer programs specifically designed for foster youth, we can begin to bridge the gap in housing services for youth transitioning out of care and reduce homelessness rates amongst former foster youth. (00:52–01:15)
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Asserts that the bill mandates collaboration between state child welfare agencies and public housing entities.
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