U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 09, 2026
§ 11361a.
Preventing involuntary family separation
(a)
In general
(b)
Exception
(1)
operates a transitional housing program that has a primary purpose of implementing an evidence-based practice that requires that housing units be targeted to families with children in a specific age group; and
(2)
provides such assurances, as the Secretary shall require, that an equivalent appropriate alternative living arrangement for the whole family or household unit has been secured.
(Pub. L. 100–77, title IV, § 404, as added Pub. L. 111–22, div. B, title I, § 1103, May 20, 2009, 123 Stat. 1677.)
cite as: 42 USC 11361a