An Act creating the Home Works Program

This bill creates the Home Works Program to provide after-school and summer activities for children aged five to fourteen who are currently receiving emergency housing assistance. The program allows licensed and non-licensed youth organizations to apply for state-funded slots that cover program costs and transportation to and from the site. Funding for these slots will be distributed based on the number of eligible children in specific areas, with a waitlist system used to fill available spots. Additionally, the bill mandates that all staff working directly with children in these programs must complete a criminal background check including a registry search for sexual offenders.