NJ ACR108

Urges the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to prioritize transitional housing programs for homeless individuals and families, including those fleeing domestic violence

Transitional housing programs provide up to 24 months of safe housing along with support services including financial education, life skills training, counseling, employment assistance, and housing placement help

Notes that most emergency shelters limit stays to 90 days, which is insufficient for homeless individuals and domestic violence survivors to achieve financial stability and secure permanent housing

Highlights that more than half of domestic violence victims who identified a need for housing services did not receive them

References the COVID-19 pandemic as worsening housing instability, particularly in high-rent communities where short-term rental assistance is inadequate for long-term stability