The 15k number is an undercount… let’s make the main headline: Protecting teens from homelessness.
Every year, thousands of abused and neglected teens age out of foster care without a family. Without a home, these teens face immediate homelessness and worse.
We are happy to share that $30 million in federal funding has been approved to provide a vital safety net for these children. This funding includes:
✅ On-demand housing vouchers to prevent homelessness the day a teen leaves care. ✅ Early planning requirements, giving agencies 180 days to secure a housing plan.
“When teens leave care without a family, housing is the essential foundation for everything else—education, employment, and safety,” says our Founder & CEO, Darcy Olsen.
We are committed to ensuring no child reaches adulthood without a safe place to call home.
Read the full announcement:
thecenterforchildren.org/cen…