"SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- The challenges faced by children aging out of the foster care system are described as traumatic and can lead to a life of homelessness. But a new resource center and affordable housing project aim to ensure that doesn't happen to anyone in the South Bay. The ribbon was officially cut Monday for the Parkmoore Community Affordable Apartments and the Hub - two new buildings that aim to build a better Santa Clara County."
"It's a vision come to life for Dontae Lartigue, who worked his way through the foster care system and homelessness. "I don't want any kids, including those that will benefit from Parkmoore community or the Hub, to go through what I did," Lartigue said. "Instead, let's give them a place where they can have dignity and grace. Let's help them thrive and let's be human-centric.""
""I'm especially thankful for the new laundry room," Jasmine Randolph said. "It sounds really simple, but, for me, it means a lot and it's another reminder that the Hub is here to help with real, everyday needs. Above the Hub are 81 new affordable apartment units - half for low-income community members and half for the transitional age youth which the Hub serves. RESOURCES: Community resources for foster care families, individuals We toured the apartments, which will soon house dozens, including Eloise Diaz.""
A new resource center and affordable housing complex opened in San Jose to support young people aging out of the foster care system. The Hub serves current and former foster youth with housing assistance, employment support, educational resources and basic services. Parkmoore Community Affordable Apartments includes 81 units, split between low-income households and transitional age youth. Founding members and residents described the project as providing dignity, practical supports like a laundry room, and a stable foundation for independent futures. The initiative aims to reduce homelessness and improve outcomes for foster youth in Santa Clara County.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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