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Farías questions DYCD on post-placement tracking

New York City Council · Jun 24, 2026 · starts 0:44:10 · 1 min 11 sec

Farías asks whether DYCD tracks youth after placement to ensure stability beyond couch-surfing. Ascherl describes continuous counseling and support connections, though specific post-placement duration tracking is not detailed.

Amanda C. Farías

In terms of the percentages for folks, you know,

Amanda C. Farías

quote unquote, returned home and either finding placement with friends or family?

Amanda C. Farías

Are we looking at ensuring that they have like an individual room?

Amanda C. Farías

We're not making sure folks are maybe transitioning into someone's home, but like on a couch for six months.

Amanda C. Farías

Like are we tracking post one year, post two years?

Amanda C. Farías

How long are we also tracking the folks that are coming in for services?

Wanda Ascherl

I can start.

Wanda Ascherl

And then you'll correct me if I'm wrong.

Wanda Ascherl

All right.

Wanda Ascherl

I'll take the lead.

Wanda Ascherl

I'll start and then I'll tap in Tracy if I'm missing something.

Wanda Ascherl

She'll keep me honest.

Wanda Ascherl

I will say that our young people have continuous...

Wanda Ascherl

Counseling and support.

Wanda Ascherl

services.

Wanda Ascherl

And so our providers ensure that there's a touch point and there's a continuous connection to make sure that the young people are receiving services, additional supportive services, whether it's employment or education.

Wanda Ascherl

And so they try to continue to make those connections even while they're in a

Wanda Ascherl

in a place, in a house, in a home.

Wanda Ascherl

Is that correct?