Housing navigator help for former foster youth now covers ages 18 to 28
The county Housing Navigation and Maintenance Program, if funded by the Legislature, now serves young adults 18 to 28 instead of 18 to 24, with priority for nonminor dependents and young adults who left foster care or probation. Counties must also report on housing vouchers.
Who it affects
Former foster and probation youth, and county child welfare agencies
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2162: Housing: county funding allocations: nonminor dependents and young adults.
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