Amendment ID: S2708-16

Amendment 16

Removing shelter cap for working families

Ms. Edwards moves that the proposed new text be amended by striking lines 38 through 62 of section 3, and inserting in its place the following words:-

"(G)  All adults with or without children and pregnant women shall complete a rehousing program subject to the following guidelines subject to appropriation:

(i) upon arrival and procurement of a sanitary and safe shelter, shall have 3 months to apply for a work permit;

(ii) may stay sheltered until the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services grants a work permit and or until the adult is accepted into a work program or an English as a Second Language Program;

(iii) upon receipt of a work permit, shall have 9 months to obtain employment; shall qualify for RAFT; and shall qualify for the Homeless Childcare Voucher Program or other assistance for childcare;

(iv) failure to apply for a work permit within 3 months will disqualify persons from the rehousing program unless proven illness; pregnancy or postpartum; disability; or age related restrictions;

(v) the rehousing program may be extended beyond the 9 months in subsection (iii)  of this paragraph if:

(a)  a family or pregnant woman qualifying as a veteran under clause forty-third of section 7 of chapter 4 who is not enrolled in services specifically tailored to veterans including, but not limited to, those administered by the executive office of veterans services; (b) a family or pregnant woman’s imminent placement in housing;

(c) avoiding educational interruptions for a child or children enrolled in public schools;

(d) avoiding loss of employment for adult family members;

(e) pregnancy;

(f) a diagnosed disability or documented medical condition;

(g) being a single parent, stepparent, legal guardian or caretaker caring for a disabled child or family member;

(h) being a single parent, stepparent, legal guardian or caretaker with insufficient child or dependent care necessary to obtain employment or continue employment;

(i) being at imminent risk of harm due to domestic violence; or

(j) progress toward receiving work authorization; The executive".