Item 25 Passedunofficial
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to support youth transitioning out of foster care through housing stability, legislative advocacy, and local partnerships, and requiring the City Manager to report back by July 17, 2026.
This resolution directs the City Manager to support young people aging out of foster care by focusing on housing stability, legislative advocacy, and local partnerships. For foster youth who often face homelessness once they leave the system, the city's involvement could mean a steadier landing as they step into adulthood. The City Manager would need to report back on progress by July 17, 2026.
"Without objection, the consent agenda is adopted" — meeting transcript (unofficial)
What got said
- Human Rights commissioners shared personal stories about foster youth aging into homelessness
- Lifeworks CEO noted 59% of homeless youth have foster care history