In addition, there are many local Second Chance Home programs operating in an estimated 25 additional states. Additional state and private sources of funding are available to fill in funding gaps, help providers acquire or rehabilitate Second Chance Homes, or develop specialized Second Chance Homes for teen parents who are homeless or in foster care. There are a number of non-governmental organizations that have been actively assessing Second Chance Homes and providing technical assistance to states. For MOE all of the above. For MOE, all funds must be spent on needy families.
States define who is needy.
For MOE, state decides how funds are spent. States, Territories, and Indian Tribes in the form of formula block grants. Funds must be spent on youth between the ages of 18 and 21 to assist them in making the transition from foster care to independent living. States, on a formula basis. Transitional Living Program for Homeless Youth Housing, life skills training, interpersonal skills building, education, job training, health care.