Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2021 This bill modifies definitions relating to homeless individuals and homeless children or youth as used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to verify eligibility for HUD homeless assistance programs, including the Continuum of Care program. Specifically, the bill aligns these terms with the definitions of homeless used to verify eligibility for other federal assistance programs. The definitions are also amended to increase access to federal homeless programs by homeless children, youth, and families. Additionally, the community-wide homeless management information system shall be made available to the public on HUD's website.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrimes against womenDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDomestic violence and child abuseFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingMental healthVocational and technical education
Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-1469| Senate
| Updated: 4/29/2021
Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2021 This bill modifies definitions relating to homeless individuals and homeless children or youth as used by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to verify eligibility for HUD homeless assistance programs, including the Continuum of Care program. Specifically, the bill aligns these terms with the definitions of homeless used to verify eligibility for other federal assistance programs. The definitions are also amended to increase access to federal homeless programs by homeless children, youth, and families. Additionally, the community-wide homeless management information system shall be made available to the public on HUD's website.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild care and developmentChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCrimes against womenDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDomestic violence and child abuseFamily servicesGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHomelessness and emergency shelterHousing and community development fundingMental healthVocational and technical education