# Summary
The Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2023 reauthorizes and expands federal programs serving runaway and homeless youth through 2028. The bill increases funding authorization to $200 million annually for basic services and transitional housing programs, plus $50 million for anti-trafficking services and $67.5 million for prevention services. The legislation extends shelter stay limits from 30 to the maximum allowed by state law, raises the age eligibility for transitional living programs from 18 to 23 years old, and adds new requirements for trauma-informed care, culturally appropriate services, and identification of trafficking victims. The bill establishes a new prevention services grant program for organizations to help youth at risk of homelessness or running away, and requires grantees to help youth access financial aid for higher education. It also strengthens coordination between federal agencies serving these youth and mandates improved data collection on demographics, trafficking, and service outcomes, while ensuring youth privacy protections. Grants are made for five-year periods with awards distributed 90 days before the grant start date.
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