Wanda Ascherl: RHY programs and bed capacity
Ascherl details DYCD's 863 residential beds for youth ages 16-24, including 160 beds for young adults 21-24, with 100 new beds added this fiscal year under Chair Stevens's leadership.
Today, with our dedicated provider network, advocates, and the City Council, DYCD has built a comprehensive continuum of services
designed to meet the diverse needs of runaway and homeless youth ages 16 through 24.
Our Runaway and Homeless Youth, RHY,
Programs provide holistic, youth-centered services that help young people achieve stability, independence, and opportunity.
Through residential services, drop-in centers, and street outreach programs, DYCD and its providers serve more than 40,000 young people annually.
Residential services include crisis services programs and transitional independent living support programs.
Across the city, residential programs serving youth ages 16 through 24, providing a total of 863 beds.
For homeless young adults ages 21 to 24, DYCD funds six programs with a total of 160 beds, 50 of which are scheduled to open in the next six weeks.
We are especially pleased that in partnership with the council and under the leadership of Chair Stevens,
This capacity was expanded by 100 beds for homeless young adults in this fiscal year, strengthening our ability to meet growing needs.