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Supervisor Barger Motion Positions LA County Foster Youth to Benefit from New Federal Investment Accounts

Supervisor Barger Motion Positions LA County Foster Youth to Benefit from New Federal Investment Accounts The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a motion authored by Supervisor Kathryn Barger to help current foster youth access newly established federally backed “Fostering the Future Accounts,” a first-of-its-kind investment program designed to build long-term financial security for eligible…

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L.A. County Board of Supervisors Boost Housing Support for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care

L.A. County Board of Supervisors Boost Housing Support for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care The number of young people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County is steadily persisting, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors are tackling the problem head on. The most recent 2024 Youth Count conducted by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority found that…