New housing vouchers for families: stability and educational opportunities for children.
The Act introduces a new type of housing choice voucher for families with young children or expecting a child who are homeless, unstably housed, or living in areas of concentrated poverty. The goal is to help these families move to 'opportunity areas' that offer access to high-performing schools or high-quality childcare. The program aims to increase housing stability and improve life outcomes for children through better access to education.
Key points
New Housing Vouchers: Up to 50,000 incremental vouchers authorized annually for eligible families (e.g., child under 6, homeless, unstably housed).
Mobility Support: Public housing agencies must offer mobility-related services to help families move to areas with better schools or high-quality childcare, but participation is voluntary.
Eligibility Focus: Vouchers target families at risk of homelessness, frequently moving, or living in dangerous or concentrated poverty conditions.
Funding Authorization: Funds are authorized for fiscal years 2024 through 2029 to cover voucher costs and administrative fees for mobility services.
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