Women’s and Family Protection Act of 2025

This bill updates federal homelessness rules so more people are clearly included. It adds that people in Indigenous, rural, or other marginalized communities count under the definition of “homeless.” It also makes sure survivors of gender-based violence—especially women and women with children—are recognized as a group that can get help.

It also sets up a dedicated grant stream under the Emergency Solutions Grants program for private nonprofits that serve high‑need groups. Funds can support shelter operations; mental health and substance use care; childcare, job help, case management, food, family therapy, trauma counseling, and victim services; and help with moving and keeping housing. Nonprofits must apply, track results, and coordinate with state, local, and Tribal partners. The federal government will offer technical help on trauma‑informed care and how to work with related programs .

• Who is affected: women and children (including those who are pregnant), families, youth, seniors, survivors of gender‑based violence, people who are chronically homeless, and the nonprofits that serve them.
• What changes: expands who is counted as homeless; creates direct grants to nonprofits for shelters and services; requires reporting on people served and housing placements; and promotes coordination with local and Tribal partners .
• Services covered: shelter operations; mental health and substance use care; childcare, employment services, case management, food; family therapy, trauma counseling, victim services; and housing relocation and stabilization.