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Mayor Eric Adams

10/5/2022

New York City Pledges New Investment in Foster Youth College Expenses

Madison Hunt

New York City Mayor Eric Adams with college student Sanjida Afruz during a Tuesday press conference to announce the new College Choice initiative. Photo courtesy of the Mayor’s Office.

A new program will offer financial assistance to help cover college expenses for hundreds of New York City students in foster care.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, pictured in a white shirt, in a press conference about addressing youth homelessness with a plan led by youth with experience.

8/17/2022

To Address Youth Homelessness, New York City Turns to Those with Experience

Madison Hunt

In New York City, young people with lived experience are driving the overhaul of its network of care for homeless youth.

New York City Advocates Repeat Calls to Staff New Schools Division for Foster Youth

7/13/2022

New York City Advocates Repeat Calls to Staff New Schools Division for Foster Youth

Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech

In New York City, foster youth advocates want the city to fully staff a new Department of Education division focused on foster students' needs.