§ 21-302 Housing-readiness training and aftercare programs.
AC § 21-302
a. The commissioner shall establish, maintain and operate housing-readiness training for all eligible homeless persons determined to be in need of such training. This training shall include such subjects as the commissioner shall determine are necessary to enable such eligible homeless persons to acquire the skills necessary for adjustment to and remaining in permanent housing. On or before December 31, 1995, the commissioner shall promulgate a housing-readiness training plan to be used in such training as shall be established, maintained and operated pursuant to this section. Beginning on December 31, 1995, such housing-readiness training shall be available no less frequently than on a quarterly basis. b. The commissioner shall establish, maintain and operate aftercare programs to assist eligible homeless persons who have been placed in permanent housing to adjust to and remain in such housing. The commissioner shall determine the period for which such eligible homeless persons may remain in aftercare programs. For the purposes of this section, aftercare shall be defined to include, but not be limited to, follow-up case management services and assisting formerly eligible homeless persons who have been placed in permanent housing to access needed services in their communities. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1993/051 and L.L. 1995/075.
