NJ ACR151

Urges the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to prioritize funding and support for transitional housing programs serving homeless individuals, families, and domestic violence survivors

Recognizes that most emergency shelters limit stays to 90 days, while transitional housing programs can provide safe housing for up to 24 months along with supportive services

Highlights that transitional housing offers critical support services including financial education, life skills training, counseling, employment assistance, and housing placement help

Notes that more than half of domestic violence victims who identified needing housing services did not receive them, creating a significant gap in available resources

Cites the COVID-19 pandemic as exacerbating housing instability, particularly in high-rent communities where short-term rental assistance is insufficient for long-term stability