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[CITE: 42USC12899]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
                CHAPTER 130--NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING
 
 SUBCHAPTER IV--HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP OF MULTIFAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY 
                                  HOMES
 
                   Part C--HOPE for Youth: Youthbuild
 
Sec. 12899. Statement of purpose

    It is the purpose of this part--
        (1) to expand the supply of permanent affordable housing for 
    homeless individuals and members of low- and very low-income 
    families by utilizing the energies and talents of economically 
    disadvantaged young adults;
        (2) to provide economically disadvantaged young adults with 
    opportunities for meaningful work and service to their communities 
    in helping to meet the housing needs of homeless individuals and 
    members of low- and very low-income families;
        (3) to enable economically disadvantaged young adults to obtain 
    the education and employment skills necessary to achieve economic 
    self-sufficiency; and
        (4) to foster the development of leadership skills and 
    commitment to community development among young adults in low-income 
    communities.

(Pub. L. 101-625, title IV, Sec. 451, as added Pub. L. 102-550, title I, 
Sec. 164, Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3723.)
