How NYC is helping foster youth avoid homelessness

How NYC is helping foster youth avoid homelessness

What happens when foster youth age out of the system? For many, it means an uncertain future, but thanks to a new NYC program, that?s beginning to change. FOX 5?s Jessica Formoso introduces us to Jasmine Rodriguez, a 22-year-old who entered foster care at age 7. After years of moving from home to home, she faced the possibility of homelessness while pregnant. That?s when Anthos Home, a nonprofit dedicated to helping NYC residents with housing vouchers, stepped in. Now, Jasmine is one of over 100 young adults who have secured permanent, affordable housing through a partnership between NYC?s Administration for Children?s Services (ACS) and Anthos Home.

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