Independent Youth Housing Program Referral

The Independent Youth Housing Program (IYHP) provides rental assistance, related housing costs and case management to eligible young adults, ages 18-24, who have been a dependent of the state or federally recognized tribal foster care system prior to age 18.

Eligibility

Age 18-24. Age can be shown by legal documents, official records, or written or oral attestation from a service provider or other credible source. A state ID is not the only document accepted, and we can help get documents.
Income. Individual or household total annual income must not exceed 50% of the area median income, reevaluated at least twice a year.
State dependency. The person must have been a dependent of the state of Washington under chapter 13.34 RCW, or in the custody of a federally recognized Indian tribe under the judgment of any tribe in an Indian child custody proceeding, at any time before their 18th birthday. This can be confirmed in writing by the DCYF Regional Independent Living Coordinator, the Indian Child Welfare Director or designated contact, or the ORIA Unaccompanied Refugee Minors Program Manager, or by a Washington State local dependency court order dated before the 18th birthday.

Are you referring yourself or on behalf of someone?

Person being referred

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

Date of Birth

Phone Number

Current Address

Background

Was this person in Washington State foster care or tribal custody before the age of 18?

Is this person currently in a safe and stable living environment?

Estimated income at time of referral

Social Worker (if applicable)

Please list all other current program enrollments (including another Youthnet program and/or Extended Foster Care)

Tell us about this person: hobbies, goals, barriers, pets, etc.