The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $3.4 million to 38 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to provide housing assistance for young adults transitioning out of foster care who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The funding, part of HUD’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative, will support 257 vouchers and administrative fees.
“HUD is committed to helping young adults focus on their goals and dreams, and there is no better way to do that than by ensuring that youth transitioning from foster care have a place to call home,” said Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. “Teaming up with housing authorities across the country helps us meet the needs of youth who have aged out of foster care and get them into safe, sustainable, and affordable housing so that they can thrive.”
The FYI initiative aims to prevent youth involved in the child welfare system from experiencing homelessness. It provides Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance to PHAs partnered with public child welfare agencies (PCWA). Under this program, PHAs can offer housing assistance to young adults aged 18-24 who have left or will leave foster care within the next 90 days and are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
“The FYI program represents the combined effort of federal, state, and local agencies to build communities of support for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood,” said Rich Monocchio, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Public and Indian Housing. “These awards demonstrate our collective commitment to ensuring that young people have the opportunity to build a future free from housing insecurity.”
The following recipients have been awarded funding:
Recipient | City | State | Units | FYI Voucher Award | FYI Special Fees | Total Award
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HA Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa | AL | 1 | $7,562 | $750 | $8,312
City of Glendale Housing Authority | Glendale | AZ | 10 | $134,710 | $7,500 | $142,210
Housing Authority of The County of Santa Cruz Capitola CA2$52,447$1,500$53,947 County of Butte Hsg Auth Chico CA10$92
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