City Living Board Member featured in Essence Magazine
We are excited to announce that CityLivingNY has been featured in an insightful article by Essence. This article beautifully captures the essence of our mission and the powerful stories withinPrioritizing Foster Students’ Success in Higher Ed (particular attention to State University of New York—Foster Youth College Success Initiative):
In this insightful article by Inside Higher Ed, discover how colleges and universities are creating innovative pathways to help former foster youth thrive in higher education. These institutions are implementingWhat We Know About LGBTQ+ Children & Youth in Foster Care:
In this thought-provoking opinion piece from The Imprint, delve into the critical challenges faced by LGBTQ+ youth in the foster care system. The author sheds light on the pervasive discriminationFoster and Homeless Youth in New York City Take to the Stage, Full of Pride and a Loud, Clear Voice:
In this compelling article from The Imprint, discover how foster and homeless youth in New York City are finding empowerment and community through the transformative power of theatre. The storyNYC Foster Care Age Limits: What You Need to Know
When youth reach the NYC foster care age limit, they are often left to face adulthood alone. This transition can be difficult. Young adults who are reaching the age limitUnderstanding the Foster Care System in NYC
What is the foster care system in NYC like? It provides an important service to a population in need, but like any system, it can be problematic. Before we lookTrain Ride to Nowhere: Facing Homelessness in NYC After Aging Out of the Foster Care System:
In this poignant article from the Empire State Tribune, explore the unsettling realities of aging out of the foster care system and confronting homelessness in New York City. The narrative
Keeping Foster Youth off the Streets in New York City
Executive Summary Improving Housing Outcomes for Youth Who Age Out Of Foster Care Out of the 6,712 youths discharged from foster care in New York City in 2011, 13.2% were