FOSTER YOUTH INITIATIVE VOUCHER PROGRAM

FOSTER YOUTH INITIATIVE VOUCHER PROGRAM | NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING

32 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH 03110

Eligibility

Youth at least 18 years of age 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 and are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless at age 16 or older. As required by statute, a FYI voucher issued to such youth may only be used to provide housing assistance for the youth for a maximum of 36 months.

8006407239

Voice - Toll Free

6034728623

Voice - Service/Intake

6034728729

Fax - Fax

6034722089

Voice - TTY/TDD

Application process

Apply online or complete and mail a Housing Choice Voucher application. A DCYF referral must be attached to the application to be listed with this special program. Contact your DCYF caseworker for the referral form. **If you have aged out of foster care at age 16 or older and no longer have a caseworker, contact DCYF at (800) 852-3345 and ask for foster youth aftercare or extended care services.

Fees

No fee to apply

Service area

NH state

Description

Eligible youth will receive a Housing Choice Voucher for a period of 3 years. Services to assist the youth in applying, searching for, moving in to, and maintaining housing will be provided either by DCYF or a community agency. Assistance may include financial assistance with rental and utility deposits.

What's Here

Foster Children Former Foster Children Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers

Providing organization

NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSING

New Hampshire Housing is a self-supporting public corporation that promotes, finances, and supports housing solutions for the people of New Hampshire. We operate rental and homeownership programs designed to assist low- and moderate-income persons with obtaining affordable housing. Formerly NH Housing Finance Authority