The HOME for Foster Youth Act would expand housing assistance for young people aging out of the foster care system by modifying eligibility rules under the federal Housing Choice Voucher program. Currently, foster youth must be homeless or at risk of homelessness at age 16 or older and leave care within 90 days to qualify for rental assistance; this bill would extend the eligibility window to 180 days and remove the homelessness requirement, allowing more youth to access help during their transition to independent living. The legislation also excludes Education and Training Voucher amounts (educational support funds) from being counted as income when determining eligibility, making it easier for foster youth to qualify. The bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Health and Human Services to coordinate efforts using existing program funding to improve housing assistance and supportive services for current and former foster youth. No new funding amounts or timelines for implementation are specified in the bill, which was introduced in May 2026 and referred to the Committee on Financial Services.
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