HOSWWA Receives Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Vouchers
October 10, 2023
Longview, WA: HOSWWA is incredibly pleased to announce receipt of 25 FYI vouchers to help youth by providing rental assistance and supportive services to young adults (18 to 24) who have left or will leave foster care within 90 days and are homeless or at risk for being homeless. This program is a part of HUD’s FYI initiative to prevent homelessness in young adults. Supportive services will be offered to ensure housing stability and success. These vouchers can be used for private apartments and are valid for a maximum of 36 months.
Youth Adults often have inadequate income and typically do not have rental history to satisfy the requirements of many landlords. We encourage and look forward to landlords and property managers reaching out to HOSWWA to let us know if you have a rental unit available so our young adults may have a chance at having a home while navigating the additional responsibilities of being an adult.
About HOSWWA: Housing Opportunities of SW Washington is a regional Housing Authority serving Cowlitz, Lewis, Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties. The Housing Choice Voucher Program, which includes the FYI Vouchers, is active in all four Counties with over 1500 vouchers for clients to utilize in private housing. The Agency also owns or manages over 380 units of affordable housing. HOSWWA serves as a regional developer of affordable housing and has an active development pipeline.