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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) bed expansion
0:20:27
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Commissioner Howard announces the expansion of beds for the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) program as part of the mayor's efforts to address homelessness.
- The budget includes $6 million to add 100 RHY beds for homeless young adults
- This expansion brings the total number of beds to 913
- The Commissioner acknowledges Chair Stevens and the council for their advocacy on this issue
- DYCD plans to brief the council on the implementation and rollout of these new beds
Keith Howard
0:20:27
I am pleased that as part of the mayor's efforts to address homelessness, the budget includes 6,000,000 to add a hundred runaway and homeless youth beds to service homeless young adults, bringing the total number of beds to 913.
0:20:46
Chair Stevens, this is a big win for you, the council, advocates, and all young people.
0:20:57
We thank you for your tireless advocacy as always.
0:21:01
We look forward to briefing the council on how we are implementing and planning to roll out these new beds.