Young people are stuck longer in foster care because they can't find housing, report says
Briefly

A report reveals that about one-third of young adults aging out of New York City's foster care system are unable to find affordable housing, resulting in extended stays in care. Released by a coalition of former foster youth and advocates, the report outlines the housing crisis faced by this vulnerable demographic. Proposed solutions include creating 800 homes for foster youth over five years. With many struggling against the city's skyrocketing living costs and low availability of rentals, the report emphasizes the urgent need for systemic changes to support these individuals.
Many young people aging out of NYC's foster care system face housing challenges, leading to longer stays in care as they struggle to find safe, affordable housing.
With the city's tight housing market, a third of young adults leaving foster care are unable to secure independent living, often remaining in group homes instead.
Read at Gothamist
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