Supported temporary housing for youth aging out
Resident asks for staffed temporary housing for young people who are put out of their homes at 18, with counseling, education and job training.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Provide youth with temporary housing so they can have a place to live with residential workers. Three shifts of workers on-site to live in the house. Provide mental health counseling, education and job training.
Who it helps and why
Our young people are being tossed out of their homes after turning 18, they need stable housing, jobs, and many are suffering from mental health issues. CDC should help by collaborating to help with housing.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 6, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Education, Youth & Families
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Dunk the Vote
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
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