WA SB5935

Replaces the term "street youth" with "unaccompanied homeless youth" throughout Washington state statutes governing homeless youth programs, including HOPE centers, crisis residential centers, and street outreach services

Aligns the definition of "homeless" with federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and Runaway and Homeless Youth Act standards across multiple state programs

Allows homeless young adults under age 21 who are in transitional living programs for unaccompanied homeless youth to continue being considered a "child" for purposes of licensed group care facility placement after turning 18

Removes the expiration date on the housing stability for youth in courts pilot program (previously set to expire July 1, 2026) and renames it from "youth in crisis" to "youth in courts"

Authorizes flexible financial assistance grant funds from the office of homeless youth prevention and protection programs to be provided directly to eligible youth and young adults, or to third-party vendors like landlords, to promote housing stability