Chantal Fernandez, 15, spoke at a virtual rally on Tuesday in support of New York City’s Fair Futures program, which provides professional, full-time “coaches” to older foster youth. Credit: The Imprint
Elected officials and political candidates in New York City rallied with foster youth Tuesday, urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to expand funding for a popular program that matches thousands of vulnerable young people to a paid mentor for help with everything from homework to life coaching.