The Melania Trump Foster Youth to Independence Initiative
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This notice renames and updates the Foster Youth to Independence Initiative (FYI) as The Melania Trump Foster Youth to Independence Initiative and explains how PHAs request FYI vouchers under the Housing Choice Voucher program to serve eligible foster youth. It revises the definition of 'at risk of becoming homeless,' removes the annual cap on FYI vouchers a PHA can request, eliminates the utilization threshold requirement for new voucher requests, and describes the process for PHAs to voluntarily return unneeded vouchers and funding. It also details PHA and public child welfare agency (PCWA) eligibility, partnership agreement requirements, required supportive services, and the application and funding process for the $38.2 million in available assistance.
Key Quotes
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“This notice supersedes Notice PIH 2023-04, Foster Youth to Independence Initiative”
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“Removes the cap on the number of FYI vouchers that a PHA can request each Federal fiscal year, subject to availability of funding”
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“Amends the process by which PHAs may apply for $38.2 million in new incremental voucher assistance”
Key Dates
- Published
- Jul 27, 2026
Programs
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