Creating a housing assistance pilot program for youth enrolled in extended foster care.

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This bill creates a two-year pilot program to help youth in extended foster care find stable housing. Up to 50 young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness will receive rental assistance. The program aims to prevent homelessness and ensure these youth can access housing support while still qualifying for other federal programs. The bill also requires the state to help youth in foster care plan for their transition to independence, including housing and financial stability.

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