Farías questions DYCD on entry pathways and LL79 placement gaps
Farías asks about entry pathway breakdowns and why 36% of 592 unplaced youth identified as LGBTQ. Thorne cites lack of bed availability as the primary reason for non-placement and promises to follow up on pathway data.
crisis shelters by referral, walking in themselves, or walking into a drop-in center, or even via the street outreach team.
Do you folks have an idea of what percent of young people enter shelters via each of these pathways?
Do we have that breakdown of whether it's street team, whether it's the referral or walking in on their own?
We could get back to you about that.
Okay.
Yeah.
And my last question before I kick it over to Chair Hudson.
According to Local Law 79 report on the Runaway and Homeless Youth Service Access Report for the period July through December of 2025,
of the 592 youth not placed, 36% identified as LGBTQ.
Do you know the reason for the lack of the placements?
Generally, the reason for the lack of placements is lack of bed availability.
Sorry?
Lack of bed availability.
Bed availability.
Got it.
Okay.
Thank you so much for answering my questions.
I'll kick it over to Council Member Hudson.