This report describes the outcomes of 28,703 youth who were discharged from foster care, justice systems, or were dually involved. Outcomes were measured in five domains (foster care, justice, hospital use, public benefits, and homeless shelters) via administrative data for six years after discharge.
Uniting for Solutions Beyond Shelter is a five-year plan to transform the approach to homeless services and reduce homelessness in New York City. Agency submited date as 2008.
The Department of Homeless Services Advantage program is a City-funded subsidy program that assists many homeless New Yorkers in their transition from shelter to permanent and independent housing. In recent months, tenants enrolled in Advantage have contacted the Office of the Public Advocate to report being pressured by their landlords to pay additional rent, beyond what is required under the terms of the program.