NYC Council Introduction 1246

intro.nyc/1246-2025 2024-2025 Legislative Session
Establishing a program to support youth aging out of the foster care system.
Status: Committee Committee on Children and Youth
Sponsored by Adrienne E. Adams
Introduced: April 24, 2025

This bill would require the Administration for Children’s Services to establish a program to improve the outcomes for youth currently in foster care as well as youth that have exited foster care. This bill would require the program to include long term coaching, academic support, career development guidance, mental health resources, and housing assistance.