Foster Youth to Independence Initiative (FYI Vouchers)

FOSTER YOUTH TO INDEPENDENCE INITIATIVE (FYI)

The Port Arthur Housing Authority participates in the Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative which makes Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) assistance available to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) in partnership with Public Child Welfare Agencies (PCWAs).  Under FYI, PHAs provide housing assistance on behalf of:

Youth at least 18 years and not more than 24 years of age (have not reached their 25th birthday) who left foster care, or will leave foster care within 90 days, in accordance with a transition plan described in Section 475(5)(H) of the Social Security Act, and are homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless at age 16 or older.

 

As required by statute, an FYI voucher issued to such a youth may only be used to provide housing assistance for the youth for a maximum of 36 months.

In addition to providing up to 36 months of rental assistance, youth must be provided supportive services to assist the young person on their path to self-sufficiency.

Individual Seeking Assistance

If you are an individual seeking housing assistance, please reach out to your local HUD office and public housing agency (PHA) to learn more about the housing resources and opportunities within your community.  For further information on how to locate the nearest HUD office and PHA, please click on the following link: https://resources.hud.gov/.  Individual requests for housing assistance should NOT be sent to FYI@hud.gov.

For community resources such as shelters, food pantries, health clinics and clothing, please access HUD’s new tool: https://www.hud.gov/findshelter.