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NJ A5529

NJ A5529
"New Jersey Fostering Success Voucher Act"; provides rental assistance and case management services for certain young adults leaving foster care or kinship care; appropriates $10 million.


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Introduced
06/05/2023
In Committee
06/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

"New Jersey Fostering Success Voucher Act"; provides rental assistance and case management services for certain young adults leaving foster care or kinship care; appropriates $10 million.

AI Summary

This bill, the "New Jersey Fostering Success Voucher Act," provides rental assistance and case management services for certain young adults leaving foster care or kinship care. The bill establishes the New Jersey Fostering Success Voucher Program within the Department of Community Affairs to administer the program, which includes providing rental assistance vouchers and securing developmentally-appropriate case management services for eligible individuals. The program is open to young adults aged 18 to 25 who were previously in foster care or kinship care, are currently experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and have an income that does not exceed a moderate-income household. The bill appropriates $10 million to the Department of Community Affairs to effectuate the purposes of the legislation.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee (on 06/05/2023)

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