Homeless Women and Family Protection: New Definitions and Aid Programs
This act expands the definition of homelessness to include individuals from rural and marginalized communities, and explicitly recognizes women and victims of gender-based violence. It establishes a new emergency shelter program, offering financial support for services like healthcare, childcare, and housing assistance. This aims to better support the most vulnerable social groups.
Key points
Expanding the definition of homelessness to include individuals from indigenous, rural, and marginalized communities, potentially increasing access to aid for these groups.
Explicitly including women, women with children, and survivors of gender-based violence in the definition of homelessness to ensure specialized support.
Establishing a new grant program for non-profit organizations assisting homeless women, children, violence victims, and other special needs populations, offering a wide range of services.
Funding for services such as healthcare, mental health support, childcare, employment assistance, and housing relocation for individuals experiencing homelessness.
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