Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§11362 Discharge coordination policy
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 119— - HOMELESS ASSISTANCE › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER IV— - HOUSING ASSISTANCE › Part Part A— - General Provisions › § 11362
Summary
Grants can't go to government agencies unless they agree to make and follow plans that, when possible, stop people leaving public care (like hospitals, foster care, or jails) from becoming homeless immediately.
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Title 42, §11362
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The Secretary may not provide a grant under this subchapter for any governmental entity serving as an applicant unless the applicant agrees to develop and implement, to the maximum extent practicable and where appropriate, policies and protocols for the discharge of persons from publicly funded institutions or systems of care (such as health care facilities, foster care or other youth facilities, or correction programs and institutions) in order to prevent such discharge from immediately resulting in homelessness for such persons.
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42 U.S.C. § 11362
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73