Trump Administration Approves Vouchers for Housing After Foster Care [chronicleofsocialchange.org]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 8/2/196:26 AM

By John Kelly, The Chronicle of Social Change, July 25, 2019

Earlier this year, we reported on the case made by current and former foster youths to use existing authority at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to connect youth aging out of care with housing supports.

The Chronicle of Social Change has learned that, after a thorough review of the policy by HUD’s general counsel, the agency is set this week to approve this and notify thousands of public housing authorities.

HUD has yet to publicly comment on these developments. But an event is being planned for this week where Secretary Ben Carson will announce the Foster Youth to Independence initiative.

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