Are You a Former Foster Youth- 18-24 who Faces Homelessness?

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has a program named Family Unification Program (FUP), a federal housing program aimed at preventing homelessness among young adults (as old as 24) who have spent time in foster care after the age of 16. The Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Initiative taps into this program to provide 36 months of rental assistance “on-demand” for youth in private apartments.

Current or former foster youth ages 18-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness are eligible for FYI. To take advantage of this program:

  1. Ask about FYI/FUP in your transition plan meetings.

  2. Learn as much as you can in your independent living classes or through other resources about how to locate apartments and be a good renter.

  3. If you get stuck, email Choices Interlinking at peecetoday@gmail.com.