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CWLA Applauds New Measure to Help Foster Teens With Housing
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2000 /PRNewswire/ -- The Child Welfare League
of America hailed a measure passed today by both the House and
Senate that will extend housing assistance to young adults ages
18 - 21 who have lived in foster care. The provision was included
in the FY 2001 HUD appropriations bill (H.R. 4635) extending
eligibility of the family unification housing program to young
people leaving foster care.
Over 500,000 children and youth live apart from their families in foster care or other settings because of abuse and neglect. Each year, 25,000 of these youth leave foster care because they reach their 18th birthday. A recent survey conducted by CWLA identified housing as one of the most critical needs these young people face when they leave foster care and face life on their own.
Shay Bilchik, CWLA's executive director, said of the measure: "We are pleased that Congress has addressed the significant housing needs that confront young people leaving foster care. These youth require a variety of supports and services to promote their healthy and positive development. The measure passed today will provide rental assistance, which is critically important for youth facing the transition to adulthood. This will give them a better chance at finishing their education and getting a job."
Most of the vulnerable young people leaving foster care do not have families to rely on. Many are at risk for homelessness, unemployment, educational loss, early parenthood and dependence on public assistance.
CWLA applauded Senator Kit Bond of Missouri for his leadership and long- term support of the Family Unification Program.
SOURCE Child Welfare League of America
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