# Federal Register #FR-6624-N-01

HUD seeks stakeholder feedback on the Foster Youth to Independence initiative

**Buyer:** U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
**Posted:** October 30, 2026
**Respond By:** December 14, 2026
**Identifier:** FR-6624-N-01

HUD is seeking stakeholder input to inform recommendations on its Foster Youth to Independence initiative; this is not a request to buy products or services.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing.
- **Other agency named:** U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which HUD plans to consult separately.
- **Initiative:** Melania Trump Foster Youth to Independence (FYI).
- **Feedback requested:** Program operations; the 36-month assistance period and possible extensions; eligibility criteria and definitions; barriers faced by communities and youth; housing-search support; supportive services; and ways to prevent homelessness after assistance ends.
- **Potential changes:** Stakeholders may suggest policy, statutory, or waiver changes to expand access and improve voucher utilization.
- **Intended respondents:** Current and former foster youth, public housing agencies, public child welfare agencies, child welfare experts, and other interested parties.
- **Procurement scope:** No products or services, OEMs, commercial vendors, part numbers, or quantities are identified.

### Description

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is requesting stakeholder feedback on the Melania Trump Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) initiative. HUD will use the information to make recommendations to Congress on improving program operations, helping youth navigate housing searches and avoid homelessness after rental assistance ends, and supporting transitions from foster care to adulthood. The RFI seeks input on eligibility and time limits, policy definitions, administrative barriers, supportive services, and ways to increase access to and use of FYI vouchers. Comments are requested by December 14, 2026.

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