STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.

SEC. 451. [42 U.S.C. 12899] STATEMENT OF PURPOSE. It is the purpose of this subtitle— (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.